Tim Paine recalls Cheteshwar Pujara as Australia’s 'biggest headache' ahead of Border-Gavaskar Trophy

Tim Paine recalled Australia’s "biggest headache" against India in a Times of India article published on 2026-09-22 while discussing preparation for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.

He said Australia A tours play a vital role in that preparation and stressed the importance of adapting to Indian playing conditions and formulating effective strategies. Paine reflected on the challenge posed by Cheteshwar Pujara during his leadership, praised Rishabh Pant’s bold performance in the Gabba, and said that with strong preparation Australia stands a great chance in the upcoming series.