Look at Pujara, that’s your role model right there: Manjrekar

“What a magnificent test match 100 from Pujara resolute in defence, clinical in attack!” wrote Tom Moody

Love the way Pujara plays ... !!! He plays Test cricket how it should be played ... #ENGvIND ... Fantastic 100,” tweeted former England captain Michael Vaughan.

A host of current and former cricketers lauded Pujara’s effort on social media. “Determined Pujara was a joy to watch. Crucial innings... match wide open,” wrote Sachin Tendulkar.

“Any kid thinking I don’t have enough talent to make it, look at Pujara, that’s your role model right there,” tweeted Sanjay Manjrekar.

“An exceptional knock under pressure from Pujara. Feel delighted for him and he has ensured India stay in the game. Really top knock,” wrote VVS Laxman.

He got to his 15th century, and second outside Asia, with a double over the bowler's head, and well aware of the significance of the knock to the final outcome, the unassuming India number three raised his bat and helmet in celebration.

Cheteshwar Pujara carved out one of his finest Test hundreds, a knock punctuated by a mix of trademark tenacity and grace, as India eked out a slender 27-run lead against England in the fourth match.

Owing to the 30-year-old's unbeaten 132, his first century outside the sub-continent since 2013, India recovered from a precarious 195 for eight to go past England and finish at 273 in their first innings.