NEW DELHI: Overlooked for India's Test series in South Africa, experienced batsman
Cheteshwar Pujara
has renewed his association with the
English county
cricket club
Sussex
for the 2024 county season.
This marks his third consecutive season with the club, initially joining in 2022.
In the upcoming 2024 season, he is set to be available for the opening seven games of the
County Championship
.
"I have enjoyed my time at Hove the last couple of seasons and couldn't be more delighted to be back again with the Sussex family," Pujara told Sussex after re-signing with the club.
"I am looking forward to joining the team and contributing to its success."
Pujara enjoyed a successful tenure with the club, amassing 1,863 runs in 18 County Championship matches at an impressive average of 64.24. This remarkable performance comprised eight centuries and three half-centuries.
His best knock for Sussex happens to be 231 versus
Derbyshire
in his first season, which also included a partnership of 351 with Tom Haines.
Commenting on Pujara's return to Sussex, head coach Paul Farbrace said, “I am delighted that Cheteshwar is returning to Hove again for the first two months of the season."
“He is not just a high-quality player but is also a high-quality person. His experience and calmness in matches is a fantastic asset for our team.”
Pujara last played for India in the World Test Championship final earlier in the year but was then dropped for the West Indies tour and then didn't find a place in the Test squad which will face South Africa in two Tests beginning December 26.
(With PTI Inputs)
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