<p>India’s veteran batter Cheteshwar Pujara on Sunday (Aug 24) announced his retirement from all forms of cricket as it ended a glorious chapter in the nation’s cricketing tales. Pujara, 37, was the backbone of Indian middle order in the Test format for than a decade before calling time. After his retirement, past and present cricketers applauded Pujara as they reacted on his decision through social media. This included Ajinkya Rahane and other stars from the past and present.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Congratulations on a fantastic career!You have been a great ambassador of this wonderful game <a href="https://twitter.com/cheteshwar1?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@cheteshwar1</a> We are all proud of all your achievements on the cricket field. You gave it your all for the team! It was a privilege to have worked with you and may you continue to shine…</p>&mdash; Anil Kumble (@anilkumble1074) <a href="https://twitter.com/anilkumble1074/status/1959494732222284099?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 24, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<p>A legend of the modern-day game, Pujara was considered Rahul Dravid’s successor in the middle order when the veteran announced his retirement in 2012. Over the years, the 37-year-old represented India in 103 matches, scoring 7195 runs at an average of 43.60 with a best of unbeaten 206. He scored 19 hundreds and 35 fifties while donning the famous whites of Indian Test cricket.</p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Congratulations Pujji on a wonderful career. Loved every moment of playing alongside you and will always cherish our special Test wins together. Best wishes for the second innings!</p>&mdash; Ajinkya Rahane (@ajinkyarahane88) <a href="https://twitter.com/ajinkyarahane88/status/1959516751949115573?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 24, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">India&#39;s former Test no.3 Cheteshwar Pujara retires from all forms of Indian cricket 👇<a href="https://t.co/vCjRG1r4aH">https://t.co/vCjRG1r4aH</a></p>&mdash; ICC (@ICC) <a href="https://twitter.com/ICC/status/1959502688992833805?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 24, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">1️⃣0️⃣3️⃣ Tests<br>7️⃣1️⃣9️⃣5️⃣ Runs<br>1️⃣6️⃣2️⃣1️⃣7️⃣ Balls Faced<br>1️⃣9️⃣ Hundreds<br>3️⃣5️⃣ Half-centuries<br><br>One of the grittiest and finest to have ever represented <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TeamIndia?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TeamIndia</a> in Test cricket! 🙌 🙌<br><br>Chesteshwar Pujara - Congratulations on a wonderful Test career &amp; best wishes for the road ahead! 👍 👍… <a href="https://t.co/pYurWTNYWL">pic.twitter.com/pYurWTNYWL</a></p>&mdash; BCCI (@BCCI) <a href="https://twitter.com/BCCI/status/1959519204811616326?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 24, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<p>He also played in ODIs for India, where he had a brief career, scoring 51 runs in five matches with a best of 27. However, it was his Test form that made Pujara a feature in the Indian team, cementing his place for more than a decade.</p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">You faced fire with calm and carried our hopes with grace. <br><br>Thank you, Puji! 🇮🇳<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CheteshwarPujara?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#CheteshwarPujara</a> <a href="https://t.co/gETyIMvBY5">pic.twitter.com/gETyIMvBY5</a></p>&mdash; Punjab Kings (@PunjabKingsIPL) <a href="https://twitter.com/PunjabKingsIPL/status/1959514078675882320?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 24, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Cheteshwar Pujara – the unsung hero of Indian cricket.<br>A player who always put the team before himself, who gave not just a hundred percent but everything possible for India. Your contribution to Indian cricket is immense and will be remembered for a very, very long time.… <a href="https://t.co/0YmpQnpr4E">pic.twitter.com/0YmpQnpr4E</a></p>&mdash; Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) <a href="https://twitter.com/harbhajan_singh/status/1959529041096278454?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 24, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Cheteshwar Pujara&#39;s contribution is difficult to match. An old school cricketer who flourished in the modern game, he conducted himself with dignity. Those willing to play Test cricket should follow his foot steps. <a href="https://twitter.com/cheteshwar1?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@cheteshwar1</a></p>&mdash; Mohammad Kaif (@MohammadKaif) <a href="https://twitter.com/MohammadKaif/status/1959530993716490713?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 24, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">As Cheteshwar Pujara announces his retirement wishing him all success in his future endeavours.<br>His discipline, and focus brought immense pride to the nation.<a href="https://twitter.com/cheteshwar1?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@cheteshwar1</a> <a href="https://t.co/Jxe5JcaZOo">pic.twitter.com/Jxe5JcaZOo</a></p>&mdash; YS Jagan Mohan Reddy (@ysjagan) <a href="https://twitter.com/ysjagan/status/1959519178483765453?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 24, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

A legend of the modern-day game, Pujara was considered Rahul Dravid’s successor in the middle order when the veteran announced his retirement in 2012. Over the years, the 37-year-old represented India in 103 matches, scoring 7195 runs at an average of 43.60 with a best of unbeaten 206.

India’s veteran batter Cheteshwar Pujara on Sunday (Aug 24) announced his retirement from all forms of cricket as it ended a glorious chapter in the nation’s cricketing tales. Pujara, 37, was the backbone of Indian middle order in the Test format for than a decade before calling time. After his retirement, past and present cricketers applauded Pujara as they reacted on his decision through social media. This included Ajinkya Rahane and other stars from the past and present.

<p>A legend of the modern-day game, Pujara was considered Rahul Dravid’s successor in the middle order when the veteran announced his retirement in 2012. Over the years, the 37-year-old represented India in 103 matches, scoring 7195 runs at an average of 43.60 with a best of unbeaten 206.</p>

Cheteshwar Pujara retires: Ajinkya Rahane, Anil Kumble lead applause as veteran batter calls time on career

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Cheteshwar Pujara retires: Ajinkya Rahane, Anil Kumble lead applause as veteran batter calls time on career