Cheteshwar Pujara, who recently called Time on his magnificent career in all forms of cricket, has received a heartfelt letter from Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Cheteshwar Pujara shared the letter on X, called it an honor for receiving appreciation from the Prime Minister.
Pujara said that he really gives importance to heartfelt greetings and love received in his entire career. As he stepped into his “second innings”, he reflected the memories nurtured by the field and thanked the Prime Minister for recognition.
Cheteshwar Pujara thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for sending heartfelt notes on his retirement
Cheteshwar Pujara gave the caption, saying, “I was honored to receive a letter of praise from my honorable Prime Minister on my retirement. The warm feelings expressed are very appreciated. While I do the venture in my second innings, I have erected every memory on the field and I have received all love and praise on the field. Thanks, Sir.”
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I was honored for receiving a letter of appreciation from my honorable Prime Minister on my retirement. The warm feelings expressed are highly appreciated. When I enter my second innings, I cherish every memory on the field, and I have all love and praise … pic.twitter.com/S74fiyrbom
– Cheteshwar Pujara (@Cheteshwar 1) August 31, 2025
PM Narendra Modi woke Cheteshwar Pujara as the backbone of India’s Test team
Meanwhile, Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised Cheteshwar Pujara’s remarkable visit, stating that his calm nature and long -term ability to bat for a long time made him the backbone of India’s testing team. Modi recalled the unforgettable moments, especially recalled Pujara’s brave efforts in Australia, which helped India to win its historic first test series in 2018-19.
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PM Modi mentioned the passion of the former right -handed batsman for the game, mentioning how he continued to play first class cricket for Saurashtra and abroad, ensuring that his roots remained strong on the map of cricket, even putting Rajkot, Gujarat.
Narendra Modi wrote in his letter, “I congratulate my heartiest congratulations and the hottest cricketing career. In the era dominated by the short format of cricket, you were a reminder of the beauty of the long format of the game. The ability to bat for a long time with great concentration made you batting for Indians.”
In addition, the Prime Minister praised Pujara’s father’s role, both a patron and former cricketer, and he appreciated his wife, worship, and daughter, Aditi’s sacrifices, who stood by him during his career at the highest level.
PM Modi woke up family support and sacrifices of Cheteshwar Pujara
PM Modi further said, “I am sure that your father, a cricketer with himself is proud of your guru, you should be happy to be able to spend more time with Pooja and Aditi.
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Modi also appreciated Pujara’s smooth transition in his second innings as a commentator, where his detailed insight “add great values for cricket enthusiasts”. Ended on a hot note, PM Modi greeted Pujara for the future.
He signed, saying, “I am confident that you will keep yourself connected to the game and inspire the budding cricketers. Best wishes for your journey ahead.”
In particular, in addition to more than 7100 Test runs for India, Pujara also played 30 matches in the IPL and scored 390 runs and on an average 20.52 and a half -century named after him.
He was a legendary batsman in first -class cricket, where he scored 21,301 runs in 278 matches at an average of 51.06. Pujara finished his first -class cricket career with 66 centuries and 81 half -centuries.
