Cheteshwar Pujara has stopped his cricket career on August 24, 2025. He will be remembered as a legendary player of Test cricket in Indian cricket. Now he has broken the silence on his retirement. Talking to news agency PTI, he said that it was an honor for him to play with veterans like Sourav Ganguly, Rahul Dravid and VVS Laxman.

Talking to PTI, Cheteshwar Pujara said, “When I made my debut in Mahi Bhai’s captaincy in 2010, he was like a dream come true for me because there were many great players in the team at that time. Rahul Dravid, Sachin Tendulkar, Sourav Ganguli, Gautam Gambhir, VVS Laxman and many other other veterans were also in that team. It was, so he was one of the most glorious moments of my cricket career. “

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– Press Trust of India (@Pti_News) August 24, 2025

Cheteshwar Pujara made his international cricket debut against Australia in 2010 in Bengaluru. In the first innings of that match, Pujara came to bat at number-5, where he was able to score just 5 runs. At the same time, in the second innings, he got a chance to bat on the third order, this time he made a significant contribution in winning 72 runs in the innings of 72 runs.

Indian cricketer Cheteshwar Pujara announced his retirement from all format of cricket. He wrote a passionate post, “Wearing Indian jersey, singing the national anthem, and trying to give his best as soon as you step on the field, it is impossible to say these things in words. But as it says, every good thing has to end. Every good thing has to end. I have decided to retire from all forms of Indian cricket.”

Posting on social media, Cheteshwar Pujara wrote, “As a small boy from the small town of Rajkot, with my parents, I targeted the stars and dreamed of being a part of the Indian cricket team. Then I had no idea that this game would give me so much. Priceless opportunities, purpose, love, and most of the opportunity to represent my state and this great nation.

Cheteshwar Pujara retired

Pujara further wrote in his post, “I want to thank BCCI and Saurashtra Cricket Association for the opportunity and support received during my cricket career. I am also grateful to all the teams, franchisees and county teams that I represented for so many years.” Pujara also thanked the coaches of all the teams found in his career.

Thank fans

Cheteshwar Pujara further wrote in his post, “I reached the world because of the game and during this time the fans’ joshila support and energy was always with me. Wherever I have played, I got a lot of support and I will always be grateful to it.”

Referring to the family in his post, Pujara said that his contribution made his journey meaningful. He wrote, “All this, my family, my parents, wife Pooja and daughter Aditi, my in-laws and the rest of my family made my journey worthwhile. I am eagerly waiting for the next stop.”

Cheteshwar Pujara International Career

Pujara, 37, played 103 Tests and 5 ODIs in his international career. Pujara scored 7195 runs in 176 innings of 103 Tests, including 19 centuries and 35 half -century innings. Pujara’s Test journey was excellent, although he had not been able to make a place in the team for a long time.