Former Indian middle-order batsman Cheteshwar Pujara on Sunday (August 24, 2025) introduced his retirement from all forms of cricket.
Son and pupil of former Ranji participant Arvind, Pujara grew up piling on massive scores at the same time as a boy: a triple-century in Under-14 cricket, and a double in opposition to England in Under-19.
Pujara has performed 103 Tests scoring 7,195 runs with 206 not out being his highest rating. He has scored 19 centuries together with 35 half-centuries. In top notch cricket, he has performed 278 matches scoring 21,301 runs with 352 being his highest. His common in first-class cricket is 51.82. He has scored 66 centuries and 81 half-centuries.
Pujara additionally has performed 71 T20 matches scoring 1,556 runs with 100 being his greatest.
“As a little boy from the small town of Rajkot, along with my parents, I set out to aim for the stars; and dreamt to be a part of the Indian cricket team. Little did I know then that this game would give me so much — invaluable opportunities, experiences, purpose, love, and above all a chance to represent my state and this great nation.
“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,” stated Pujara in a heartfelt be aware.
(with PTI inputs)
