October 21st 2023.
Cheteshwar Pujara has voiced his disapproval of Virat Kohli's decision to go for his ODI hundred in the ICC World Cup match against Bangladesh. In the match, Kohli refused to take singles and was on 97 with India needing two runs to win. He eventually finished the game with a six to get to his century, but Pujara believes that Kohli put his personal ambition ahead of the team, which is a risky move in such an important tournament.
Pujara believes that Kohli should have kept the team in mind and "put the team first", especially when it comes to net run rate. He argues that even though Kohli wanted to reach his milestone, it shouldn't come at the cost of the team.
The team-first mindset is something that Pujara has held dear throughout his career, and he believes that every player should think about the team first before considering personal achievements. He says that while players do have a choice, they need to consider how their ambition could affect their team.
India have had a successful start to the tournament, winning all four matches they have played so far. They face New Zealand in their next match, and Pujara believes that the team should have their collective goals in mind when taking the field.
Kohli is just one hundred away from equalling Sachin Tendulkar's world record of 49 ODI tons, and Pujara has sent a message to emphasize the importance of team spirit and collective success in a tournament as important as the World Cup.
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