Cheteshwar Pujara hits double ton in second innings on Sussex debut

Derby (UK): Senior India batter Cheteshwar Pujara redeemed himself with an unbeaten double hundred in the second innings as Sussex snatched a draw against Derbyshire at the 2022 County Championship here on Sunday. [caption id=“attachment_10566811” align=“alignnone” width=“640”] Pujara produced a superb show in his second essay, hitting an unconquered 201 not out off 387 balls. Image Courtesy: @SussexCCC[/caption] Making his debut for Sussex, Pujara was dismissed for six off 15 balls in his first innings on the second day as his team folded for 174 in 56.3 overs in reply to Derbyshire’s 505. However, the Indian produced a superb show in his second essay, hitting an unconquered 201 not out off 387 balls.

A first Sussex 💯 for @cheteshwar1. 🌟 pic.twitter.com/wrKbNYrXvf

— Sussex Cricket (@SussexCCC) April 17, 2022

2⃣0⃣1⃣* on debut. 🙌@cheteshwar1 🌟 pic.twitter.com/T5enZv40vR

— Sussex Cricket (@SussexCCC) April 17, 2022

Enjoyed my debut game for @SussexCCC. Glad that I could contribute to the team's cause. Looking forward to the next game! pic.twitter.com/YHxrhwBaZw

— Cheteshwar Pujara (@cheteshwar1) April 17, 2022

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