On Cheteshwar Pujara .

The only real gain from the just concluded India-New Zealand test match at Hyderabad's Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium has been a resolute and compact batsman who answers to the name of Cheteshwar Pujara; so let's all give this new found kid on the block the much needed breathing space he so richly deserves instead of fawning all over him and giving him a swollen head and exalted ego in the pro

cess; mature, cool and responsible heads a la Pujara is the need of the hour as far as team India is concerned, so let's all maintain a healthy distance from this rare individual who has kindled hope and aspirations in millions of Indian hearts with his sterling exploits with the bat and accord him the opportunity of nurturing and developing his inherent talent at his own pace and convenience.....

Is Cheteshwar Pujara another Rahul Dravid in the making???? well it's too early too pass any qualitative judgement on that epochal question in my humble opinion, however all I know is that he certainly has the technique, temperament, gumption, patience and wherewithal to make it at the highest level, the future of team India does indeed seem secure in the hands of Virat Kohli and Chetreshwar Pujara; one only wishes and prays that two out of the trio of Rohit Sharma, Manoj Tiwary and Suresh Raina come good sooner than later and manfully back up the sterling exploits of the afore mentioned individuals.........