An important and touching moment for Indian cricket, experienced test batsman Cheteshwar Pujara has announced his retirement From all forms of international and Indian domestic cricket. The 37 -year -old, which is widely celebrated for its unwavering patience and classic technology, announced on Sunday, August 24, reached close to a prestigious career in a decade.
International and Domestic Cricket Statistics of Chesteshwar Pujara
Pujara’s retirement marks the end of an era to India’s testing side. He was widely considered successor Rahul DravidFilling the status of important number 3 with your rock-solid defense and ability to wear opposition bowlers. His career figures are one will for his dedication to the longest format of the game, including a total of 7,195 runs in 103 tests, a average 19 centuries and 35 half -centuries of 43.60. His highest test score was not an impressive 206 England in 2012. While his international career focused on tests, he gave a brief tenure in ODIs, scoring just 51 runs in five matches. However, his domestic record is actually notable, 5,759 runs from 130 list A game and 21,301 runs in first -class cricket. In Indian premiere leagueHe played for three franchises, Kings Xi Punjab, Royal Challengers Bangalore And Kolkata Knight RidersScored 390 runs in 30 matches.
A possible new chapter for Pujara after retirement from international cricket
In the note of his emotional retirement, Pujara reflected on the immense pride of representing his country. He increased his heart’s gratitude for his unwavering support for BCCI, his colleagues, assistant employees and most importantly, his family. His final international presence was in the World Test Championship final in 2023, although he continued to play domestic cricket showing his permanent passion for the game.
His retirement is coming in a year in which other stallwarts were also seen Virat Kohli And Rohit Sharma Away away from Test cricket, indicates a generational change for the Indian team. Pujara’s legacy would be a purist, a batsman who retained the traditional values of test cricket and proved that patience and luck are as important as nature and aggression. After his retirement, Pujara has already infected in a new career, which was seen in a commentary role for BBC during the England-India Test series.
How the Indian Cricket Biradari reacted here:
Congratulations for a great career! You are a great ambassador to this amazing game @cheteshwar1 All of us are proud of all your achievements on the cricket field. You gave it all your for the team! Working with you was a privilege and you can keep shining …
– Anil Kumbal (@anilkumble1074) August 24, 2025
There is someone who always keeps your mind, body and soul for the country! Many congratulations on an excellent career Puji! see you on the other side! @cheteshwar1 pic.twitter.com/gbpscdgfzd
– Yuvraj Singh (@Yuvstrong12) August 24, 2025
Congratulations Brother @cheteshwar1 🇮🇳🙌 for amazing career! Best wishes to you and family https://t.co/elcatmr26q
– Suresh Raina (@imraina) August 24, 2025
Congratulations for a great test career @cheteshwar1 ,
Your patience, determination and hardwork were inspiring and you can be very proud of what you have achieved. Best wishes for a memorable second innings. pic.twitter.com/xtqzpngo2w– Virrender Sehwag (@Virendersehwag) August 24, 2025
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
First his name, his kind of his kind. Take a bow on a great career @cheteshwar1 🙌ound you should be proud of what you have achieved to donate the cap of India. Congratulations and best wishes for coming pic.twitter.com/jurhSo3qig
– Wasim Jafar (@Wasimjifer 14) August 24, 2025
You have been a symbol of everything for Indian cricket @cheteshwar1You were difficult, an absolute fighter, you played with class and dignity and every time you were on the field, you performed your best for India. As followers, we could not ask for more. Indian fans…
– Harsha Bhogal (@Bhogleharsha) August 24, 2025
An excellent career @cheteshwar1 You should be proud of what you have achieved that wishes you a very happy second innings. https://t.co/jiwa6r4e3o
– Venkatesh Prasad (@venkateshprasad) August 24, 2025
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