Cheteshwar Pujara may not be a household name in the Indian Premier League, but a defining moment of his career came way back in 2009 — long before he became one of India’s most dependable Test batsmen. At just 21, Pujara was on the cusp of making his mark in the tournament with Kolkata Knight Riders, having earned a place in the squad after a stellar domestic season. But a sudden, career-threatening knee injury during a practice match threatened to derail all his plans.
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