Cheteswhar Pujara Retires: Gautam Gambhir, Yuvraj Singh Hail Indian Test Veteran; "Stood for a long time when the storm raged ..."

After being ignored by the national team for more than two years, Cheteshwar Pujara, who is on his career in Indian cricket, tested curtains on Sunday, after nearly 20 years of service. The 37-year-old man made the announcement on social media after playing the last of his 103 Tests in 2023 against Australia in the World Test Championship final at the Oval. Pujara’s retirement from Tests came after three of his former teammates called on their careers over the past year. While Ravichandran Ashwin left the Indian team in the middle of the Border Gavascar trophy last year, Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli left the longest format of the game within a four-day period before India’s tour in England earlier this year. With 7195 runs at an average of 43.60, Pujara stood eighth in the leading lead of India. He also collected 21301 runs in first -class cricket. With another domestic season around, Pujara is expected to arrive for Saurashtra, but the champion batter thought it was the right time. How Indian cricketers at the retirement of Cheteshwar Pujara one of the Pujara teammates and now the head coach of Indian cricket team, Gautam Gambhir, responded, the rock-solid batter said. “He stood for a long time when the storm raged, he fought when Hope was fading. Congratulations Pujji, ‘Gambhir wrote on social media. Former Indian Test captain and legendary spinner Anil Kumble described Pujara as a ‘big ambassador’. ‘Congratulations on a fantastic career! You were a wonderful ambassador of this wonderful game @cheteshwar1. We are all proud of all your achievements on the cricket field. You gave it all to the team! It was a privilege to work with you and may you continue to shine in your second innings! Best wish you, Puja, Aditi and your father. Well, ‘he said. ‘Like Gambhir, former Allrounder Yuvraj Singh Pujara showed. “Someone who always placed his mind, body and soul for the land! Congratulations on an excellent career puji! See you on the other side! ‘ Posted Yuvrj on X. Virender Sehwag was also not left behind. “Congratulations on a fantastic test career @cheteshwar1. Your gravel, determination and hardwork were inspiring and you can be very proud of what you achieved. The best wishes for an unforgettable second innings,” Sehwag added.