Cheteshwar Pujara retired from all forms of Indian cricket after a distinguished career. He amassed 7195 runs in 103 Tests, including 19 centuries. His contributions to India’s Border-Gavaskar Trophy triumphs in Australia were lauded.
India’s head coach Gautam Gambhir and former Indian cricketers congratulated Cheteshwar Pujara as he announced his retirement from all forms of Indian cricket on Sunday. Pujara finished as the eighth-highest run scorer for India in Test cricket. In 103 Tests, he amassed 7195 runs at an average of 43.60, including 19 hundreds and 35 half-centuries throughout his career, with a highest score of 206*.
Gambhir wrote on his X handle, “He stood tall when the storm raged, he fought when hope was fading. Congratulations, Pujji.”
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Cheteshwar Pujara made his international debut against Australia in Bengaluru on October 9, 2010. He is most remembered for India’s Border-Gavaskar Trophy triumph in Australia in 2018/19 and 2020/21. He troubled Australia with his solid defence and technique.
Former Indian opener Virender Sehwag hailed Pujara for this fabulous Test career, “Congratulations on a fabulous test career @cheteshwar1 Your grit, determination and hardwork was inspiring and you can be very proud of what you have achieved. Best wishes for a memorable second innings,” Sehwag wrote on X.
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Someone who always put his mind, body and soul for the country! Many congratulations on an outstanding career Puji! See you on the other side! @cheteshwar1 pic.twitter.com/gbpscDGFZd
— Yuvraj Singh (@YUVSTRONG12) August 24, 2025
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An outstanding career @cheteshwar1 . You must be mighty proud of what you achieved snd wish you a very happy second innings. https://t.co/jiwa6r4e3O
— Venkatesh Prasad (@venkateshprasad) August 24, 2025
In the final Test at The Gabba, he endured several body blows from Australian pacers on his body, making the win even more memorable.
Veteran Indian seamer Venkatesh Prasad wrote on his X handle, “An outstanding career @cheteshwar1. You must be mighty proud of what you achieved and wish you a very happy second innings.”
First of his name, last of his kind. Take a bow on a stellar career @cheteshwar1 🙌🏻 You should be mighty proud of what you achieved donning the India cap. Congratulations and all the best for what’s to come 🤗 pic.twitter.com/JURHSo3QIG
— Wasim Jaffer (@WasimJaffer14) August 24, 2025
First of his name, last of his kind. Take a bow on a stellar career @cheteshwar1 🙌🏻 You should be mighty proud of what you achieved donning the India cap. Congratulations and all the best for what’s to come 🤗 pic.twitter.com/JURHSo3QIG
— Wasim Jaffer (@WasimJaffer14) August 24, 2025
Congratulations brother @cheteshwar1 for amazing career 🇮🇳🙌! Good luck to you and family 🕉️🙌 https://t.co/eLCAtMr26q
— Suresh Raina🇮🇳 (@ImRaina) August 24, 2025