'I'll be more than happy to do so' - Cheteshwar Pujara 'open' for coaching role after retirement

Former Indian cricketer Cheteshwar Pujara has said that he will be more than happy to serve a coaching role for the Indian team in the future. The 37-year-old Pujara called time on his international career on August 24, 2025. Pujara also expressed how much joy broadcasting has given him. He noted that he would be willing to serve Indian cricket in whichever capacity possible.

"I've enjoyed the broadcasting work for sure. So, I'll definitely continue doing that. When it comes to coaching or any work at the NCA (BCCI Centre of Excellence), I'll be open to it. I haven't genuinely thought about it. Whenever there is any opportunity which arises, I'll try and take a call then. I've mentioned this earlier also that I would like to stay attached to the game. So, in whatever manner I can contribute to Indian cricket, I'll be more than happy to do so," Pujara was quoted as saying by The Hindu.

Pujara expressed gratitude to his father Arvind Pujara, late mother Reena Pujara and wife Puja Pabari for their support and contributions in his cricketing journey.

"It was an emotional moment for him [Pujara's father] as well. He also was an inspiration for me because his commitment towards cricket was excellent and I've learnt a lot from him. But I also would like to thank my mom. I lost my mom when I was 17 because of cancer, but she taught me a lot of things. She taught me to be a good human being. My wife Pooja as well, she has written a book where she writes that it takes a village for a person to be a successful cricketer," added Pujara.

Pujara played his last international match for India in June 2023 after which was never considered in the mix. Pujara played 103 Tests and five ODIs for India. He retired with 7195 runs at an average of 43.60 in the longest format, including 19 centuries and 35 half-centuries.