After 103 Tests and 7195 runs in the format, Cheteshwar Pujara has announced his retirement from all forms of Indian cricket. He last played for India over two years ago, in June 2023, with his international career spanning almost 13 years after his debut in late 2010 against Australia. After Rahul Dravid's retirement, he became India's mainstay at No. 3 for more than a decade, crafting a career his colleagues and admirers paid tribute to after his announcement.
Pujara, it was always reassuring to see you walk out at No.3.
— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) August 24, 2025
You brought calm, courage, and a deep love for Test cricket every time you played.
Your solid technique, patience, and composure under pressure have been a pillar for the team. Out of many, the 2018 series win in⦠pic.twitter.com/p0mWKfD9zm
From the time I first saw Pujara and his potential, it was brilliant to see that potential translating into performance. His courage, grit and determination stood out and the body blows that he took in the Gabba test we won against Australia symbolised Pujara the cricketer for⦠pic.twitter.com/HsM54bVRVa
— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) August 24, 2025
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
He stood tall when the storm raged, he fought when hope was fading. Congratulations Pujji @cheteshwar1 pic.twitter.com/0Tj836uoO9
— Gautam Gambhir (@GautamGambhir) August 24, 2025
Congratulations on a fabulous test career @cheteshwar1 .
— Virrender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) August 24, 2025
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. pic.twitter.com/xtQZPnGo2W
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!
— Ajinkya Rahane (@ajinkyarahane88) August 24, 2025
"Hi Jaydev, this is Cheteshwar. I have had a word with Dada and you have to go for KKR trials. You are bowling very well so keep it up!"
— Jaydev Unadkat (@JUnadkat) August 24, 2025
This was our first conversation on phone after one of our ranji trophy nets where I was still a net bowler, back in 2010. Little did i know⦠pic.twitter.com/gyXs3LNxzW
Your grit has always spoken before your name @cheteshwar1 Big congratulations on a wonderful career. Your aggression was visible in your defence and you've made India proud, Pujji. Wishing you the best for second innings.
— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) 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
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