Cheteshwar Pujara revealed that he was thinking about retiring almost a week before he called on Sunday, August 24th. Pujara, who scored 7 195 runs on average 43.60, registered 19 centuries and 35 half -lives in 103 testsHe called time for his international career. Pujara last played for India in 2023 during the World Cup final.
Since then, the dough has been playing home cricket and last season in Ranja Trophy scored 402 runs in seven matches for Saurashtra. When he talked to AAJ, the Indian sister channel, Pujara said he didn’t think about it earlier and recently decided.
A 37 -year -old man said that the time of calling for his career was a proud moment for him, and playing for India was a childhood dream for him.
“You see, I didn’t think much about it. I thought it was about a week for about a week. moments, ”Pujara said.
“That was my personal call”
There were messages indicating Pujara was preparing for the upcoming season of Trophy Ranji for Saurashtra. The dough said he felt it was the right time to step away from the format and make the way for young stars.
Pujara said he did not regret and repeated that he liked to enjoy a successful career.
“That was my personal call and I decided it was the right time, especially when young players were to get opportunities in the home cricket. I thought I might have played this season, but then I felt that if young players would get the opportunity, they would be ready before.
“It is a very unforgettable day for me and the journey with the Indian team, matches and series we played, the team performance, everyone means a lot to me. Actually, the moment, happy day today. I didn’t have the opportunity to play for India for so many years.” Pujara said.
Pujara ended her career as the eighth highest run for India in tests.
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Published on:
August 24, 2025
