NO IPL, NO PROBLEM: Pujara signs four-match Championship stint with Nottinghamshire

INDIA BATSMAN Chesteshwar Pujara has signed for a four-match Championship stint with Nottinghamshire. 

Pujara is set to replace Nottinghamshire’s main overseas bowler James Pattinson, who has been called up by Australia for the upcoming Champions Trophy. As reported by ESPNCricinfo, Nottinghamshire's director of cricket, Mick Newell stated, 

"We have looked around the world to find the right player. The most important thing was to sign someone with the quality to make us better, rather than limiting our options by saying it had to be a bowler. We have depth in our squad with regards bowling and - particularly as we'll be without Alex Hales during that period - we're more than happy to welcome a world-class batsman to the club."

The prolific batsman, who has previously played county cricket with Derbyshire and Yorkshire, will arrive in the UK later this month for the resumption of Championship cricket. Speaking about joining Nottinghamshire, Pujara said, 

“I'm ready for it. I'm already working on my skills and preparing for competitive cricket. I love playing county cricket and Trent Bridge is a great venue. I'm really looking forward to my first experience there as a home player. The aim is to win as many games as possible so the team stays on top of the points table."

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