Cheteshwar Pujara Smashes Deepak Chahar, Karn Sharma for Massive Sixes Ahead of IPL 2021, Chennai Super Kings Fans React in Jubilation

Cheteshwar Pujara is set to make a comeback in the Indian Premier League (IPL) after seven years, and he has a point to prove. The right-handed batsman last featured in the gala tournament in 2014, representing Kings XI Punjab (now Punjab Kings). Pujara didn't get any IPL contract since then due to his inability to match the standards of T20 cricket. Even his overall strike rate in IPL is below 100. However, Chennai Super Kings (CSK) bought him for INR 50 lakh in IPL 2021 auction, and Pujara is indeed leaving no stone unturned to justify CSK's faith in him. IPL 2021 Schedule in PDF for Free Download: Get Indian Premier League 14 Venues, Full Time Table, Fixtures and Match Timings in IST.

The Saurashtra-born batsman, who's majorly known for his heroics in red-ball cricket, was recently seen taking his teammates for cleaners. In a video shared by a Twitter user, an aggressive Cheteshwar Pujara was playing big shots with minimal effort. The 33-year-old played various shots in the viral video as the likes of Deepak Chahar and Karn Sharma looked entirely ineffective. It's indeed a worrying factor for opposition teams as if Punjara inducts big-hitting to his impeccable defence; he can be a great asset. Meanwhile, let's look at how he smashed his teammates. CSK Likely Playing XI in IPL 2021: Check Out Chennai Super Kings Predicted First Choice Line-Up.

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Twitterati could't keep calm after coming across Pujara's blitzes. Having seen Pujara defending balls relenetlessly over the years, fans went in jubilitaion seeing his new avatar.

Is It?

New Avatar!!

RCB Or PBKS?

The CSK Effect!!

Can He?

Sensational Hittting!!

Meanwhile, CSK had a forgettable campaign last season as they failed to qualify for the playoffs for his very first time. However, the three-time champions would be determined to change their fortunes this time around. MS Dhoni's men kick-start their IPL 2021 campaign against Rishabh Pant's Delhi Capitals of April 10 at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.

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