Among the current crop, only Cheteshwar Pujara seems to possess this quality in abundance
Patience can mean different things for different people, but for a cricketer to succeed in Test cricket, it is of vital importance.
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Each of the players in the Ganguly-era seemed to have had it in good amounts- the ability to wait for the loose ball for several overs without losing the control in the mind.
In the present team, Cheteshwar Pujara and to an extent, Kohli look like those who possess it. The rest seem to be in a hurry to score and in the process, fail to go big.
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Shankar
Shankar is a featured columnist for cricket at Sportskeeda. He has completed his education in B.E. (IEM) and PG Diploma in Multimedia Journalism and has a rich experience of around 7 years at various notable organizations.
Shankar enjoys the contests that cricket has to offer in various formats. His favorite teams are India and New Zealand and supports Manchester United in football. His all-time favorite cricketers are Virat Kohli, Kane Williamson, and Adam Zampa, for their varied traits and skills.
Shankar covered the 2023 ICC ODI World Cup held in India, which Australia won by beating India in the final. He strives to be sensible in his reporting to deliver accurate, relevant, and ethical information.
Aside from watching cricket, he also enjoys reading and watching movies.
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