India star Cheteshwar Pujara, Pakistan batter Mohammad Rizwan make Sussex debut collectively in County cricket

India’s Cheteshwar Pujara and Pakistan’s Mohammad Rizwan on Thursday made their Sussex debut in County cricket.

Cheteshwar Pujara, Mohammad Rizwan to play collectively for Sussex in County cricket (@SussexCCC Photo)

HIGHLIGHTSCheteshwar Pujara and Mohammad Rizwan made their Sussex debut collectivelyPujara and Rizwan are anticipated to bat on day twoPujara has been an everyday function in England’s first-class cricket

India veteran Cheteshwar Pujara and Pakistan wicketkeeper Mohammad Rizwan made their Sussex debut for the sport towards hosts Derbyshire within the County Championships Division 2 on Thursday.

Pujara has been an everyday function in England’s first-class cricket, however the Pakistan wicketkeeper is making his County debut on Thursday. Both had been named within the Sussex taking part in eleven, which was captained by Tom Daines. With Derbyshire opting to bat, Pujara and Rizwan are anticipated to bat on day two.

Both gamers stand on the reverse finish of their worldwide careers. While Pujara will likely be aiming to attain a bagful of runs to make a Test comeback after being dropped following the tour of South Africa, Rizwan has been among the finest wicket-keeper batters in worldwide cricket during the last couple of years.

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With Sussex having misplaced their opening recreation, head coach Ian Salisbury included each abroad stars for the competition towards Derbyshire.

“I am extremely excited to be able to bring in players of Rizwan and Pujara’s quality into the side. Not only are they absolute world-class cricketers that will boost our performances on the pitch, but to have them around the boys and in the dressing room can only be a positive,” the top coach stated in a workforce assertion.