Ex-Indian opener Kris Srikkanth hailed Cheteshwar Pujara as one of India's top three Test batsmen in Australia. Discussing Pujara's standing among Indian batsmen in Australia, Kris remarked, "It should be Sachin, Virat, Pujara as 1, 2, 3. We all know Sachin is god and Virat is king. But for Pujara to have played at their level in Australia is amazing."