Cheteshwar Pujara a future rising star for Indian cricket team

Its difficult to capture in words the emotions the Pujaras were going through on Thursday and Friday. For them, the innings of 159 by Cheteshwar was not just about cementing his place in the Indian team; it was the culmination of a dream that the batsmen and his father and coach, Arvind had lived for nearly 20 years.

At the crease on Thursday and Friday, there was not a hint of emotion in Cheteshwar's dremeanour. He batted with such calmness one wondered where was the pressure of expectations, of making a comeback, or comparisons with greats like Rahul Dravid.

No matter what happens in future, even if Cheteshwar goes on to become one of the the greats in the game, its unlikely they will experience the kind of high they did when he reached the three figure-mark at Hyderabad against New Zealand.

Coming from a small town with limited facilities and to win your place on merit... it's not been an easy journey.  Arvind Pujara, Cheteshwar's father.