Australian bowlers are countering Cheteshwar Pujara`s patience with patience in the ongoing series against India with fast bowler Pat Cummins revealing that they have planned to frustrate him and the Indian batting by drying up his run-scoring even if it requires bowling 200-300 balls in an innings at him.

Australia reveal success mantra against Pujara: Wear out his patience

Ahead of the four-match Test series between India and Australia, all eyes were on the Cheteshwar Pujara, whose batting prowess left Aussie bowlers on their knees last time India toured Down Under in 2018-19.

Nathan Lyon fires warning for Cheteshwar Pujara ahead of Boxing Day Test

Australian cricketer Shane Warne is being criticised for referring to Indian batsman Cheteshwar Pujara as Steve. Did Warne not realise he was being racist?

Gravitas: How Cheteshwar Pujara became 'Steve'

Legendary Australian cricketer Shane Warne on Thursday found himself in a bit of controversy while doing his commentary duties for Fox Cricket on Day 1 of the Adelaide Test between India and Australia.

'That's racist!': Fans blast Shane Warne for calling Cheteshwar Pujara as 'Steve'

Indian batsman Cheteshwar Pujara on Thursday scripted a unique record against Australia in Test cricket, surpassing the likes of Joe Root, Alastair Cook and Virat Kohli, during the first Test at the Adelaide Oval.

Adelaide Test: Cheteshwar Pujara scripts unique record against Australia in Test cricket

Preparations are underway for a tense Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2020-21 between India and Australia. Australia will look in a better position due to the return of in-form Steve Smith and David Warner, whereas, Indian skipper Virat Kohli will depart after the first Test.

'Pujara should be allowed to play the game he knows best in Australia', urges Sunil Gavaskar

Skipper and prolific batsman Virat Kohli's departure after the first Test will be a big blow to India for their remainder of the Tour in Australia. However, former off-spinner Harbhajan Singh believes that the void left by Kohli could be filled by these two batsmen.

AUS vs IND: Harbhajan Singh names 2 batsmen who can fill void left by Virat Kohli

The legendary Sunil Gavaskar on Tuesday donated Rs 59 lakh, while Test regular Cheteshwar Pujara also made an unspecified contribution to the PM-CARES fund, joining the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic which has claimed over 100 lives in India.

COVID-19 Fight: Gavaskar contributes Rs 59 lakh, Pujara, Kashyap join list of donors

The number one ranked Indian side once again dominated proceedings against Bangladesh and ended with a lead of 68 runs before bundling out visitors for a less-than-modest score at the end of day 1 of the second Test.

Ind vs Ban 2nd Test: Hosts finish Day 1 on strong note after pace trio skittles Bangladesh

India completed another crushing victory over the West Indies, demolishing the home side by 257 runs on the fourth afternoon of the second and final Test at Sabina Park in Jamaica on Monday.

India beat West Indies by 257 runs, win Test series 2-0

Indian batsman Cheteshwar Pujara, who was highly praised for his resolute batting in first-ever Test series win Down Under, was at the receiving end after he was labelled as a 'cheat'.

Watch: Cheteshwar Pujara's century goes in vain after fans call him a 'cheater'

Australia coach Justin Langer said he has never seen a batsman concentrate as hard as India's Test star Cheteshwar Pujara, who beats even the great Sachin Tendulkar and Rahul Dravid in that aspect.

Cheteshwar Pujara's concentration better than Sachin Tendulkar, Rahul Dravid: Justin Langer

India's wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant attained new highs in the International Cricket Council (ICC) Test rankings after his superb century in the drawn final Test against Australia in Sydney took him to 17th place, on Tuesday.

Rishabh Pant attains career-best ICC Test ranking, surpasses Dhoni and equals Farokh Engineer’s feat

In pictures: Virat's India breaks 71-year Test series jinx in Australia

Australia scored a major breakthrough by snaring the key wicket of Cheteshwar Pujara soon after lunch at the fourth Test in Sydney Friday, with the classy Indian falling for 193.

India vs Australia, 4th Test: Cheteshwar Pujara misses double century, falls for 193

India vs Australia: List of records made on Day 2 of Sydney Test

Cheteshwar Pujara ground out a masterful 193 and Rishabh Pant smashed a magnificent unbeaten 159 as Australia's hopes of winning the match and saving the series were washed away by a torrent of Indian runs on day two of the fourth test on Friday.

India vs Australia, 4th Test, Day 2: Cheteshwar Pujara, Rishabh Pant put India in command of Sydney Test

Mayank Agarwal is close to registering his second international half-century as India end the first session at 69 for the loss of one wicket. His first fifty came in the third Test against Australia which was also his debut game.

IND vs AUS, 4th Test: Mayank creeps up on second half-century

If India, the world's top-ranked nation, win or draw in Sydney they will clinch a first-ever series victory in Australia.

Ind vs Aus, 4th Test: India win toss, bat in fourth Australia Test

Cheteshwar Pujara played the anchor's role yet again with his third masterful hundred of the series, helping India dominate Australia on the opening day of the fourth and final Test here.

IND vs AUS, 4th Test: Pujara masterclass gives India day 1 honours at SCG

Bundled out for a paltry 151 in the first innings, pacer Pat Cummins on Friday said Australian batsmen need to learn a lot from India captain Virat Kohli and Cheteshwar Pujara on how to pace their knocks on this MCG pitch.

Need to bat like Cheteshwar Pujara, Virat Kohli in second innings: Pat Cummins

India declared their first innings after scoring a mammoth 443 for the loss of seven wickets to leave Australia with just six overs to bat on Day 2 of the third Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) on Thursday.

3rd Test, Day 2: India declare on 443/7

Indian skipper Virat Kohli declared his side's inning at 443/7 with Rohit Sharma remaining unbeaten on 63. Kohli's decision will give Indian bowlers around 25 minutes to make it difficult for the Australia openers.

IND vs AUS, 3rd Test: Australia eight for no loss at stumps on Day 2

Cheteshwar Pujara reached his 17th Test century on Thursday to put India in a dominating position on the second day of the third test match against Australia. Indian skipper Virat Kohli too reached his half-century and is going strong along with Pujara as the two resumed India's bid to build on.

IND vs AUS, 3rd Test: Pujara hits 17th Test hundred; India are 271/2 after 115 overs

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