Chennai Super Kings roped in India’s Test specialist Chetshwar Pujara for 50 lakhs in the IPL 2021 auction. Pujara last played in the IPL in 2014 after which he did not opt to enroll in the auction.
However, ahead of this season, the Indian Test speciaalist spoke about his interest in playing the shortest format and thus registered himself in the auctions. Pujara played last for Punjab Kings in the IPL.
Cheteshwar Pujara Goes To CSK In IPL 2021
.@ChennaiIPL bring @cheteshwar1 on board for INR 50 Lac. @Vivo_India #IPLAuction
— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) February 18, 2021
Speaking to NDTV, Cheteshwar Pujara said that if given an opportunity, he is confident of doing well in the IPL. Pujara played 30 IPL games between 2008 to 2014. A stint with KXIP was his last in the IPL.
“Definitely want to be part of the IPL. Given an opportunity, I am confident I’ll be able to do well,” he told NDTV.
Pujara had started his IPL career with Kolkata Knight Riders and stayed with them till 2010. He moved to Royal Challengers Bangalore from 2011 to 2013. In IPL 2014 auction, Pujara joined Kings XI Punjab. He was released ahead of IPL 2015 auction. He is a regular in the English Country cricket but will skip the tournament due to restrictions from the BCCI.