Cheteshwar Pujara announces retirement from all forms of Indian cricket | Cricket News

Cheteshwar Pujara of India (Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images)

Cheteshwar Pujara, one of India’s most reliable and revered Test batters, introduced his retirement from all forms of Indian cricket on Sunday. Sharing the information on X (previously Twitter), the 37-year-old batter mirrored on the delight and emotion of representing his 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,” he wrote. Pujara made his Test debut in opposition to Australia in 2010 and went on to play 103 Tests, scoring 7,195 runs at a mean of 43.61, together with 19 centuries and 35 half-centuries. His highest rating in Tests was a formidable 206. He additionally appeared in 5 One Day Internationals, scoring 51 runs. Known for his rock-solid method and memorable endurance on the crease, Pujara typically held India’s batting collectively in difficult abroad situations. His resilience was pivotal in India’s historic Test sequence victories in Australia and England.

The 37-year-old final featured in a Test match in 2023 throughout the World Test Championship ultimate in opposition to Australia. Since then, he had been out of the Indian Test workforce however continued to carry out persistently in home cricket, proving his enduring love and dedication to the sport. In his message, Pujara thanked his teammates, coaches, and followers for his or her help all through his profession. His retirement marks the top of an period for Indian cricket, significantly within the Test format. Pujara’s legacy as a affected person, reliable, and technically good batsman will proceed to encourage younger cricketers for years to return.