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#2 Does Pujara have a future in Indian cricket?

Pujara was once considered the successor to Rahul Dravid’s position in the team

Pujara now knows he does not necessarily belong in the top six preferred batsmen and his alternate role is of second backup opener. He plays only one format of the game - test cricket. His motivation will be really tested here, with his future uncertain.

India have a long home season coming up, where, in the flatter pitches, one would expect Rohit Sharma to get more chances than Pujara. India are likely to play only five batsmen at home and Pujara already has Vijay ahead of him in the pecking order.

It’s unsure what the future holds for Pujara, who was assured of a place in the team just a few years ago.