Kohli’s presence at the crease takes pressure off me, says Pujara

TIL Desk Sports/ India Test batsman Cheteshwar Pujara gave an insight into what it’s like to be at the crease with skipper Virat Kohli and how his approach takes pressure off the batsman at the non-striker’s end.

Pujara stated that when Kohli walks out to bat, the entire focus of the opposition shifts to him and they try to get rid of him as soon as possible. In doing so, according to Pujara, bowlers lose track of the batsman on the other end and he can play his natural game without any pressure.

“I enjoy playing with him (Kohli) and the reason is that he is a very positive player. Once he is at the crease, I know, bowlers will try to take his wicket because they think they can get him out early,” Pujara told.