Veteran Test attached Cheteshwar Pujara On Sunday, August 24, his retirement of all sizes of Indian Cricket announced. Current and former Indian players went to X (formerly known as Twitter) to congratulate Pujara with a good career and to make tribute to his contributions to the Indian National Cricket Team.
Pujara started his international career in 2010 with a test debut against Australia in Bengaluru, where he was fired for four points in the first innings but scored in the second 72. The batter made his ODI debut in 2013 against Zimbabwe. He only played five games in his career and scored a total of 51 points.
Cheteshwar Pujara played his last game for India in the final of the World Test Championship 2023
Cheteshwar Pujara played 103 test matches for India and scored 7,195 points on an average of 43.60, including 19 centuries and 35 fifty. Batting at number 3, he scored 6,529 points in 94 tests, with a highest score of 206.
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The right -handed batter played his last test in 2023 during the final of the World Test Championship against Australia in The Oval. However, he continued in the Interior Cricket during the Ranji trophy of 2024-25 and scored 402 points on an average of 40.20 for Saurashtra.
With younger players such as Sai Sudharsan and Karun Nair who take over the number 3 spot, Pujara was not selected for recent matches. In particular, he was not taken into account for the West Zone team for the Duleep trophy of 2025.
Head coach Gautam Gambhir and Captain Shubman Gill respond to Cheteshwar Pujara’s retirement
Former and current Indian cricketers paid tribute to Cheteshwar Pujara on social media after his retirement. India -head coach Gautam Gambhir praised Pujara for his resilience and determination during challenging times, while Captain Shubman Gill also expressed his respect for the veteran.
“He stood for a long time when the storm raged, when he fought the hope. Congratulations Pujji,” Gambhir wrote on X (formerly Twitter) on Sunday, August 24.
He stood for a long time when the storm raged, he fought hope. Congratulations pujji 🇮🇳@cheteshwar1 pic.twitter.com/0TJ836UOO9
– Gautam Gambhir (@gautamgambhir) August 24, 2025
“Thanks Pujji Bhai ❤️🇮🇳 @cheteshwar1,” said Shubman Gill.
Thank you Pujji Bhai ❤️🇮🇳 @cheteshwar1 pic.twitter.com/xhjs6i67rt
– Pour Gill (@shubmangill) August 24, 2025
Pujara finished the eighth highest Run scorer in India in tests. His best performance came in the Border-Gavaskar-Trophee 2018-19 in Australia, where he gained 521 points and encountered more than 1200 balls.
India provided their very first series of victory in Australia. Pujara was also impressed by the bat in Brisbane in 2021, where his 56 runs against non -displacing Bowlen India helped achieve a historical victory in the Gabba.
The career of Cheteshwar Pujara is an example of perseverance and selflessness – Devajit Saikia
BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia said that Pujara is a radiant example of perseverance and selflessness. Saikia praised his contributions at both international and domestic level.
“The career of Cheteshwar Pujara is a radiant example of perseverance and selflessness. He personified the spirit of Testcricket. His ability to grind opposition attacks and his immense concentrative powers made him the stronghold of India’s Batting,” Saikia said.
“He showed that it was possible to succeed at the highest level while it remained faithful to the traditional values of the game. His dedication to Indian cricket, both internationally and at the Domestic level, has been excellent. We thank him for everything he has given to the game and the country.”
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