India, March 12 -- Veteran India batter Cheteshwar Pujara threw his hat in the ring for a spot in the Indian Test squad for the impending Test series against England. After the Champions Trophy win, India's next assignment will be a red-ball series, with the side slated to tour England for five Tests in June, marking the beginning of the fresh World Test Championship cycle.

Speaking to RevSportz, Pujara sent a loud and clear message to the Ajit Agarkar-led selection committee, saying he is ready to return to the Indian side if recalled for the tour of England.

"Yes, of course. As a cricketer, you always want to play for the Indian team. And I am doing whatever I can to achieve that success. If the team needs me, I'm definitely ready. I'...