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Cricketing Fraternity Pays Tribute As Cheteshwar Pujara Announces Retirement From International Cricket
By CricShots - Aug 25, 2025 1:05 pm
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The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) paid a fitting tribute to Cheteshwar Pujara on Sunday (August 24), celebrating one of his finest Test innings — the marathon 202 off 525 balls against Australia in Ranchi during the 2017 Border-Gavaskar Trophy. The post came shortly after Pujara officially announced his retirement from all forms of cricket, bringing down the curtains on an illustrious career defined by resilience and grit.

Cheteshwar Pujara
Cheteshwar Pujara

Pujara retires with 7,195 runs from 103 Tests, decorated with 19 centuries and 35 half-centuries. Occupying the crucial number three spot, he was the wall India often leaned on to blunt the new ball and set the stage for the middle order. His patient batting and ability to wear down the best attacks earned him admiration not just in India, but across the cricketing world.

“One of Indian cricket’s most resolute and admired Test specialists, @cheteshwar1, has announced his retirement from all forms of the game. Relive one of his prolific knocks against Australia at Ranchi,” wrote the BCCI in their heartfelt social media post.

Tributes poured in from teammates as well. Jasprit Bumrah shared on Instagram, “Cricket will miss you Pujji bhai. Wishing you success on your next chapter,” highlighting the immense respect Cheteshwar Pujara commanded in the dressing room. KL Rahul echoed similar sentiments, calling him the embodiment of “grit, patience, and class,” before wishing him well for life beyond cricket.

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Debuting in October 2010, Cheteshwar Pujara carved his identity as India’s Test specialist at a time when white-ball cricket often overshadowed the longer format. His biggest impact came during the 2018-19 Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Australia, where he soaked up 1,258 deliveries to score 521 runs, playing the anchor’s role in India’s historic maiden Test series win Down Under.

Reflecting on his retirement, Cheteshwar Pujara admitted the decision was well thought out. “This plan was going on for a week. I have not been part of the Indian team for the last few years, and I felt this was the right time as younger players are getting opportunities in domestic cricket. Such a decision is taken after consulting family and seniors, and I felt it was important to move on.”

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For India, Cheteshwar Pujara will forever remain the symbol of old-school Test cricket — a batter who valued patience, persistence, and the art of survival at the crease. His legacy, much like his innings, will stand the test of time.

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