Dhoni had previously stepped away from the role in 2022 with all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja taking charge.
Pujara, a veteran of over 100 Tests, was dropped following a poor run of form after the 35-year-old scored only 211 runs in his last six matches with one half-century to his name.
Dhoni had previously stepped away from the role in 2022 with all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja taking charge.
Pujara, a veteran of over 100 Tests, was dropped following a poor run of form after the 35-year-old scored only 211 runs in his last six matches with one half-century to his name.