Virat Kohli is a great leader, says Adam Gilchrist

Cheteshwar Pujara has had a record breaking 2016/17. His Ranchi knock of 202 versus Australia, his third double century in Tests, was only the tip of the records which he has achieved in a season where India have won nine out of 12 Tests and are looking to continue the unbeaten run.

Speaking at a press conference ahead of the fourth Test in Dharamsala against Australia, Cheteshwar Pujara revealed the main factor behind his ability to achieve big scores.

“At times, I am in the zone where things are happening for me because of the experience. I know how to continue batting and to concentrate for long periods of time.

“I am aware of what to do and how to maintain the focus. I know how to switch off and switch back on. I have been doing this in domestic cricket for a long time and the

Former Australian wicketkeeper-batsman Adam Gilchrist has called Virat Kohli a great leader and said it is time for both the countries to put an end to the ‘cheatgate’ controversy before it turns into infamous 2008 ‘monkeygate’ episode.

“Kohli is a great leader. He drags his team and his nation with him,” Gilchirst told PTI . “I m fearful Virat Kohli is due for a lot of runs (in Dharamsala),” he said. “It has been an exceptional series. (But) both the teams may sit back in the end and think they may have said somethings differently. “But we can all move on and I’m glad that it has not escalated to the really nasty scenario in 2008 that dragged on and on,” he said.

Gilchrist said controversies are integral part of India-Australia cricket rivalry.