IND vs AUS: Cheteshwar Pujara set to join Azharuddin's elite club with impending Test record

IND vs AUS: Cheteshwar Pujara, a key player for Team India, is poised to set a new record during the second Test against Australia. When he steps onto the field, he will join the exclusive club of legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar, surpassing former India captain Mohammad Azharuddin.

Comparison of Azharuddin and Pujara's Test records

The club Pujara is set to join includes players who have participated in 100 Test matches. By playing in his 100th Test match, he will become the 13th Indian player to achieve this feat, with Sachin Tendulkar being the current record holder for the most Test matches played by an Indian player.

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Pujara's current Test stats

Sachin Tendulkar played in 200 Tests for Team India, followed by Rahul Dravid who played in 163 Tests. VVS Laxman, with 134 Test matches, and Anil Kumble, with 132 Test matches, follow closely behind. Kapil Dev, who played in 131 Test matches for the team, is fifth on the list. Pujara will soon join the ranks of these cricket legends.

Pujara's impending milestone and rise in the rankings

The upcoming match will be a significant milestone for Pujara, as he surpasses Mohammad Azharuddin's record of playing in 99 Tests for Team India, with 7,021 runs and 19 centuries. This achievement will highlight Pujara's outstanding contribution to Indian cricket, securing his place in its history, and cementing his status as one of the country's greatest Test batsmen.

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