CHETESHWAR PUJARA is backing Yorkshire to retain their LV= County Championship title this summer, admitting “if you work on the right things then you will definitely get the results”.

The Indian batsman has completed his four-match spell as the county’s overseas player, with Glenn Maxwell due to play against Somerset at Taunton this weekend after his arrival from Indian Premier League duties.

Pujara scored a century in last week’s win over Hampshire at Headingley, and the 27-year-old has opened the door for a return to White Rose colours either next year or beyond.

“I don’t have any doubt about that,” said Pujara when asked whether Yorkshire could win back-to-back titles.

“I always believe in team sports like cricket you need to have the right spirit and atmosphere in the dressing room, and Yorkshire have that. There is plenty of talent in this team, and they have the right work ethics.

“I would love to come back and play for Yorkshire again, maybe next season.

“I can’t say anything because I don’t know what it will be like for India in the upcoming season. But, if I’m available, I would love to come back.

“I’ve enjoyed my time. The lads have been really kind to me. I’ve enjoyed spending time with them and going out to dinner. It was fun, and I’ve enjoyed my cricket here.”

Pujara scored 264 runs in six innings for Yorkshire, including one half-century and last week’s unbeaten 133, in helping them to two wins and two draws.

Upon joining Yorkshire in late March, he spoke about his pride at following in the footsteps of his hero Sachin Tendulkar, who was the county’s overseas player in 1992.

Although Tendulkar’s one-season spell with the White Rose proved successful, he failed to score a hundred at Headingley and only scored one Championship hundred in all, against a Durham side including Ian Botham at the Racecourse.

“Sachin ended up being a legend,” said Pujara. “I don’t want to compare myself with him, but I’m happy that I got one at Headingley.

“I’m happy I got the chance to play for Yorkshire because Sachin played here too. I got the opportunity to play for the same county and got to see the kind of atmosphere and culture Yorkshire has.”

Pujara’s final Yorkshire appearance was played out against the backdrop of coach Jason Gillespie being heavily linked to the vacant job of England’s head coach.

“He’s a very nice coach,” added the Indian. “He keeps things very simple, and he allows the players to be in their zone.

“Whenever there is the need, he is ready to help the players out. Overall, I felt he was a very good coach.

“I don’t know if he will get the job with the England team or not. But, if he does, he will be a very good candidate who could do wonders for the England team.”

Pujara’s next international assignment is a one-off Test in Bangladesh in early June.