Arvind Pujara is an Indian cricketer and cricket coach from Rajkot in the state of Gujarat. He is most widely recognised as the father and primary coach of the Indian Test batsman Cheteshwar Pujara, whose technique and temperament were shaped under his guidance from an early age.
Key facts
| Name | Arvind Pujara |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Indian |
| Known for | First-class cricket; coaching Cheteshwar Pujara |
| Associated region | Saurashtra, Gujarat |
| Sport | Cricket |
Background
Arvind Pujara hails from a cricketing family in Saurashtra. He played first-class cricket in India and remained closely associated with the regional cricket structure in Gujarat. His brother Bipin Pujara also played the game at the domestic level, and the family has had a long association with cricket in Rajkot.
Coaching of Cheteshwar Pujara
Arvind Pujara is widely credited as the principal coach of his son Cheteshwar Pujara. He oversaw Cheteshwar's training from childhood, focusing on a defensive technique suited to the longer formats of the game. This grounding contributed to Cheteshwar's progression through age-group cricket, the Saurashtra Ranji Trophy team, and eventually the Indian Test side, in which he became one of the country's leading middle-order batsmen.
Significance
Arvind Pujara is often cited in Indian cricket commentary as an example of a parent-coach whose long-term mentorship produced an internationally established Test player. His role is frequently mentioned in profiles of Cheteshwar Pujara and in discussions of cricket development in Saurashtra, a region that has produced several India internationals in recent decades.
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References
- Wikidata entry: Q16225224