Cheteshwar Pujara Announces Retirement From All Formats
Key Points
Pujara played 103 Test matches, scoring 7,195 runs at an average of 43.61, including 19 centuries and a highest score of 206.
Pujara was often hailed as the modern-day “Wall of India”.
He last featured for India in the 2023 World Test Championship Final.
New Delhi, Aug 24: Veteran Indian cricketer Cheteshwar Pujara has officially announced his retirement from all forms of cricket.
In a heartfelt message shared on social media, the 37-year-old Saurashtra batter wrote:
“Wearing the Indian jersey, singing the anthem, and trying my best each time I stepped on the field — it’s impossible to put into words what it truly meant. But as they say, all good things must come to an end, and with immense gratitude I have decided to retire from all forms of Indian cricket”.
Pujara played 103 Test matches, scoring 7,195 runs at an average of 43.61, including 19 centuries and a highest score of 206.
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✨Known for his unflinching patience and classical technique, he was often hailed as the modern-day “Wall of India,” especially for his pivotal role in India’s overseas Test triumphs in Australia and England.
Though he last featured for India in the 2023 World Test Championship Final, Pujara continued to contribute to domestic cricket, including a strong showing in the Ranji Trophy.