Experienced Test batter Cheteshwar Pujara announced his retirement from all formats of Indian cricket on Sunday, August 24, 24 August. The current and former Indian players took Pujara to congratulate Pujara for a good career and to pay tribute to his contribution to the Indian national cricket team.
Pujara made his international debut in 2010 with a Test debut against Australia in Bengaluru, where he was dismissed for four runs in the first innings, but scored 72 runs in the second. The batsman performed his ODI against Zimbabwe in 2013. He played just five matches in his career, scoring a total of 51 runs.
Cheteshwar Pujara played his final match for India in the 2023 World Test Championship final
Cheteshwar Pujara played 103 Test matches for India, scoring an average of 7,195 runs at 43.60, including 19 centuries and 35 fifties. Batting at number 3, he scored 6,529 runs in 94 Tests with a highest score of 206.
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The right -handed batsman played his last Test in 2023 during the World Test Championship final against Australia at Oval in 2023. However, he continued in domestic cricket during the 2024–25 Ranji Trophy, scoring an average of 40.20 runs for Saurashtra.
Young players like Sai Reformson and Karun Nair captured number 3, Pujara was not selected for recent matches. In particular, he was also not considered for the West Zone Squad for the 2025 Dalip Trophy.
Head coaches Gautam Gambhir and captain Shubman Gill reacted to Cheteshwar Pujara’s retirement
Former and current Indian cricketers paid tribute to Cheteshwar Pujara on social media after their retirement. India’s head coach Gautam Gambhir praised Pujara for his flexibility and determination during the challenging time, while captain Shubman Gill also expressed his honor for the experienced.
“When the storm came, he became long, when he was fading, he fought. Congratulations to Pujaji,” wrote on X (on Sunday, Twitter) on 24 August, on August 24.
When that storm came, he was standing long, when Hope was fading, he fought. Congratulations Puji @cheteshwar1 pic.twitter.com/0TJ836uoo9
– Gautam Gambhir (@Gautamgambhir) August 24, 2025
Shubman Gill said, “Thank you Pujaji Bhai @Cheteshwar 1,” Shubman Gill said.
Thank you Pujji Bhai @cheteshwar1 pic.twitter.com/xhjs6i67rt
– Shubman Gill (@shubmangill) August 24, 2025
Pujara ended as India’s eighth largest run-scorer in tests. His best performance came in Australia in the 2018-19 Border-Gavaskar Trophy, where he scored 521 runs and faced more than 1,200 balls.
India won their first series in Australia. Pujara also impressed with the bat during 2021 in Brisbane, where his 56 runs against tireless bowling helped India achieve a historic victory in Gabba.
Cheteshwar Pujara’s career gives an example of perseverance and selflessness – Devjit Saikia
BCCI Secretary Devjit Saik said that Pujara is a bright example of perseverance and selflessness. Saikia appreciated her contribution at both international and domestic levels.
“Cheteshwar Pujara’s career is a shiny example of perseverance and selflessness. He expressed the spirit of Test cricket. His ability to grind his immense powers of opposition attacks and his concentration made him the batting of India,” Saikia said.
“He showed that it was possible to succeed at the highest level while being perfect for the traditional values ​​of the game. His commitment to Indian cricket at both international and domestic levels has been outstanding. We thank him for the game and everything given to the country.”
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