Test stalwart Cheteshwar Pujara announced his retirement from ‘All Forms of Indian Cricket’ on Sunday, thus drawing curtains to a 20-year career. However, Pujara will be available to play in foreign leagues. The last time Pujara played for India was in 2023 against Australia during the Oval in the World Test Championship (WTC) final. “As a little boy from the little town of Rajkot, with my parents, I want to aim for the stars; and dreamed of being part of the Indian cricket team. Little did I know that this game would give me so much – invaluable, experiences, purpose, love and above all a chance to represent my state and this great nation, ‘Pujara wrote about his retirement. ‘To wear the Indian jersey, sing the national anthem and try my best every time I walk on the field – it is impossible to bring about words what it really meant. But as they say, all good things must come to an end, and with tremendous gratitude, I decided to retire from all forms of Indian cricket. ‘ I want to thank the BCCI and Saurashtra Cricket Association and supported by my Cricket. I am equally grateful for all the teams, franchises and provinces that I have been able to represent over the years. I wouldn’t have achieved it so far without the invaluable guidance of my mentors, coaches and spiritual guru to them, I will always remain guilty, “the Test stalwart added, ending with 7195 runs in the longest format of the game in 103 games. He played just five ODIs. Teammates, Support Staff, Net Bowlers, Analysts, Logistics Team, Umires, Ground Staff, Scorers, Media Personal and All Those Who Tirelesly Work Behind The Scenes to Enable Us To Compete and Play This Game We Love, ”said Pujara, who made his india debut in 2010. None of all this would have been possible or meaningful without the innumerable sacrifices and steadfast support of my family – my parents, my wife Puja, my daughter Aditi; They.
Cheteshwar Pujara Tree from all kinds of ‘Indian Cricket’, Test Stalwart says ‘All good things must come to an end’
