Kolkata, March 7 -- Indian batting veteran Cheteshwar Pujara expressed his desire to still play Test cricket for India during the England tour this year, saying that hunger is "even more" and if given a chance, he will grab it with both hands.

Pujara was speaking to Boria Majumdar at Trailblazers 3.0 Conclave organised by RevSportz in Kolkata. The 37-year-old veteran last played for India during the ICC World Test Championship final against Australia in 2023 in the UK. In 103 Tests for India, he has made 7,195 runs at an average of 43.60, with 19 centuries and 35 fifties. His steely defence, determination and hunger for runs has earned him a place among India's most revered Test batters.

Speaking at the conclave, Pujara said, "I am play...