Cheteshwar Pujara's hundred propped up India on a day when the other batsmen faltered. His fight earned high praise on social media.
It was a gritty innings from @cheteshwar1 under the circumstances. Congratulations to you on your brilliant century. Looking forward to many more knocks like this in the series. #AUSvIND #FightOfMight pic.twitter.com/MwhPN8BGW3
— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) December 6, 2018
A innings to remember for a long time from @cheteshwar1 Pujara. Showed what can happen if one applies himself. Hopefully other batsmen can take inspiration from his ability to fight it out !#IndvAus
— Mohammad Kaif (@MohammadKaif) December 6, 2018
A display of tremendous resilience , grit and fight from @cheteshwar1 Pujara. A really special innings.
— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) December 6, 2018
India need to bowl well and not let Australia get away with a big lead.#IndvAus
Wonder if Pujara can take little pieces out of his ample grit and patience and distribute to some of his batting colleagues.#INDvAUS
— Sanjay Manjrekar (@sanjaymanjrekar) December 6, 2018
Pujara was like a sage on this first day. Focussed, determined and gritty . A knock to remember @cheteshwar1 #IndvAus
— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) December 6, 2018
Amongst Australia's dominance on Day 1, @cheteshwar1 has stood tall with a very fine. Aust have bowled exceptionally well in severe heat! #AusvInd
— Tom Moody (@TomMoodyCricket) December 6, 2018
One the great guys of the game .. What an innings from @cheteshwar1 ... Steve as the Yorkshire team call him as they couldn't pronounce his 1st name ... #AUSvIND @FoxCricket #Adelaide
— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) December 6, 2018
Pujara you beauty! @cheteshwar1 #AUSvIND
— Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) December 6, 2018
Sterling century by @cheteshwar1, among the best he's played as also among the best by an Indian batsman in Australia. Heavy duty concentration, application and commitment in stark contrast to the airy-fairy profligacy of the others. Kudos! #PujaraCentury #IndiavsAus
— Cricketwallah (@cricketwallah) December 6, 2018
Australia's day. Bowlers were good in hot conditions. But that was a serious test match knock from pujara. Patience,application,discipline and mental toughness. Soaked up the pressure early and cash in at the end of the day. Good test match cricket.
— John Hastings (@johnhastings194) December 6, 2018