
Continuing further, Pujara shared now I’m going to share my top 3 openers of all time, emphasising on the fact that the ones he’s going to pick are his top 3 favourite ones.

South Africa has been the toughest tour for him so far in his career having not scored a fifty in that country.

Mohammed Siraj began the proceedings by dismissing Nishan Fernando followed by Manav Suthar’s impressive bowling as he accounted for Dinesh Chandimal with his very first delivery.

India’s spinners dominated the opening session by reducing Sri Lanka to 99/5 after India were bowled out for 462.

And as his own Manchester Super Giants emerged with a thumping victory by winning the final of the men’s edition of The Hundred 2026, credit must flow to him.

From the onset of 2022 until July 2026, England played a brand of brilliant and captivating cricket that though may not have had great successes away from home, a clear example being their lack of success in Australia.

Showing temerity wit the bat was, especially Cheteshwar Pujara who in his 56 off 211 during India’s fourth inning run chase took body blows, one too many, literally speaking and captain Rahane’s quick fire 24 starred in a vital cause that would eventually script history for India.

Goenka celebrated the moment on social media, calling it “a proud moment for all of us in the Super Giants family."

Openers Sophia Dunkley and Beth Mooney stitched a 40-ball 69-run partnership to bridge the gap between them and the target that couldn’t even cross 100.

The year began with a group-stage exit from the T20 World Cup, where defeats against Zimbabwe and Sri Lanka prevented the former champions from reaching the Super Eights.