Cheteshwar Pujara eyes a spot in the ODI team

Cheteshwar Pujara

One of the most consistent batsman in the Indian Test squad, Cheteshwar Pujara says that he is now eyeing a spot in the Indian ODI squad, to realize his dream of playing in the Cricket World Cup 2015.

Pujara, who is with the touring Indian squad for the Test series against New Zealand, is working hard to get a chance in the Indian ODI squad.

“I do like to play the one-day format. Especially with the 2015 World Cup coming up, I hope I get a chance to play in that team. As a cricketer, everybody dreams to play the World Cup for Team India”, Pujara told at the Star Sports show ‘Star Power‘.

“When I was playing one of the Ranji games, India won the 2011 World Cup and we all were following the game. We felt really proud on India winning the World Cup.

“When you have the opportunity of serving the country and be part of the team it will be a different feeling. And there are a few things I am working to be part of the one-day team,” he said.

Pujara feels that it will be little more easier in New Zealand after having a good series against South Africa. “It will be a difficult challenge, but the kind of performance I have had in South Africa has changed my mindset and I am a different cricketer now,” he said.

“Because once you score runs in overseas conditions and face bowlers like Dale Steyn, Morne Morkel and Vernon Philander means a lot…I do believe that South African conditions are the most difficult in the cricketing circuit. I think going to New Zealand and playing there might be a little easier.

He added: “There are so many overseas tours coming up, and we want to win all of them, that is the target. What everyone can expect from Team India is the fight which we showed in the South Africa tour. If that is there we have the best opportunity of winning matches in overseas conditions.”