'Take a bow on a stellar career' - Tributes pour in from all corners as Cheteshwar Pujara retires

Cheteshwar Pujara last played for India in WTC 2023 final against Australia.

By Ajay Koushik R

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'Take a bow on a stellar career' - Tributes pour in from all corners as Cheteshwar Pujara retires
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'Take a bow on a stellar career' - Tributes pour in from all corners as Cheteshwar Pujara retires . (Photo source: X)

Indian veteran batter Cheteshwar Pujara has announced his retirement from all forms of cricket with immediate effect. The right-handed stalwart confirmed on Sunday, August 24, that he would be stepping away from both international cricket and domestic commitments with Saurashtra.

The 37-year-old made his Test debut in October 2010 against Australia at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. Following the retirement of Rahul Dravid, he soon established himself as India’s reliable No. 3 batter, renowned for his patience and ability to anchor long innings. One of his finest knocks came in 2012, when he struck a double century against England at the Motera Stadium in Ahmedabad.

Over the course of his career, Pujara represented India in 103 Test matches, scoring 7195 runs at an average of 43.60, including 19 centuries. He played a pivotal role during the Virat Kohli-led era, especially in overseas victories. His most celebrated contribution came during India’s historic Gabba Test win in 2021, where he bravely absorbed numerous body blows to blunt the Australian attack, allowing Rishabh Pant and others to seal the famous victory.

Pujara’s last Test appearance came in the 2023 ICC World Test Championship Final against Australia at The Oval, where India fell short. A dip in form in the months leading up to that match saw him edged out of the side, making way for the next generation of Indian batters.

"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. Thank you for all the love and support," Pujara wrote on X.

“I would like to thank the BCCI, and Saurashtra Cricket Association for the opportunity and support through my cricket career. Am equally grateful to all the teams, franchises, and counties I have been able to represent over the years,” he added.

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