Pat Cummins names Cheteshwar Pujara as toughest India opponent
Cricket
Pat Cummins named Cheteshwar Pujara as his toughest opponent from India in a Times of India article published on September 19, 2026, when discussing Pujara’s performances in two Border-Gavaskar Trophy series.
The article noted Pujara’s unwavering spirit and resilience during those series tested the Australians' resolve.
Across 25 Tests he scored 2,074 runs at an average of 49.38.
Cummins also mentioned Brendon McCullum, Saeed Ajmal, Alastair Cook and AB de Villiers.
