Updated On: 18 June, 2025 07:05 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
In a video posted by ESPNcricinfo, Pujara was given several options while being asked to name a player who is better than him at playing spin. When Joe Root's name came up, Pujara responded with a tentative 'maybe'

Cheteshwar Pujara (Pic: File Pic)
Team India’s Test specialist Cheteshwar Pujara named a surprise pick whom he believes plays spin better than himself.
In a video posted by ESPNcricinfo, Pujara was given several options while being asked to name a player who is better than him at playing spin. When Joe Root's name came up, Pujara responded with a tentative 'maybe'. However, the 37-year-old eventually picked former Pakistan batter Younis Khan as someone he believes is superior to him against spin.
Speaking about Team India stalwart Virat Kohli, Pujara said, "I would say par, in terms of stats, his numbers suggest that he is a good player of spin."