Ranji Trophy 2023-24: Pujara slams seventeenth double century, achieves distinctive document in first-class cricket

Cheteshwar Pujara scripted a brand new home document because the India Test specialist recorded his seventeenth double century in first-class cricket.

Pujara achieved the feat in opposition to Jharkhand within the ongoing Ranji Trophy on the Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Rajkot.

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Sir Donald Bradman stands high within the listing with 37 double tons and is adopted by Wally Hammond of England who notched 36 centuries.

Elias Henry Hendren occupies the third spot with 22 double centuries. Pujara stands fourth together with Herbert Sutcliffe and Mark Ramprakash of England with 17 double centuries.

Pujara began the day by overtaking VVS Laxman to mixture the fourth-most First Class (FC) runs amongst Indians within the historical past of the sport.

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After crossing 161 throughout the first innings for Saurashtra throughout the third day’s play, Pujara jumped above Laxman who had 19730 runs in his FC profession.

Sunil Gavaskar leads the listing amongst Indians with 25834 runs adopted by Sachin Tendulkar who completed his profession with 25396 runs.

Rahul Dravid is presently third within the listing with 23794 runs adopted by Pujara.