Sussex have retained the providers of India Take a look at specialist Cheteshwar Pujara for the 2023 season, the County aspect introduced on Monday.
Pujara, who joined Sussex final 12 months, made an unlimited influence by scoring over 1000 County Championship runs, together with a file breaking three double centuries and completed the season with a mean of 109.4.
The precise-handed batter’s stupendous kind continued into the 50-over Royal London Cup, the place he led the aspect within the absence of injured Tom Haines and guided the workforce to the semi-finals of the competitors.
We’re delighted to announce the re-signing of @cheteshwar1 for the 2023 season! 🙌 #Pujara2023
— Sussex Cricket (@SussexCCC) October 24, 2022
In his 9 Royal London Cup appearances, Pujara averaged 89.14 at a strike-right of 111.62, with a highest rating of 174 off simply 131 balls towards Surrey.
“I’m glad to be again with Sussex for the 2023 season. I completely loved my final stint with the membership final season, each on and off the sector and I’m wanting ahead to contributing to the workforce’s development and success within the coming 12 months,” Pujara mentioned in an announcement issued by the county aspect.
Sussex Efficiency Director, Keith Greenfield, added: “It’s unbelievable information that Cheteshwar shall be returning in 2023, all of us noticed the category he confirmed with the bat and his performances, however he was additionally excellent in our younger dressing room as a world class position mannequin for them to observe.”