Cheteshwar Pujara, India is permanent no.
Pujara debuted in 2010 against Australia and continued to play 103 tests, scored 7 195 runs on average 43.60, with 19 centuries and 35 halves of centuries. His highest score of 206 embodied his ability to grind bowling attacks. What separated him was not only running, but also the mere volume of the balls he faced – over 16,200 supplies – symbolizing his role as a tireless anchor that wore the opposition and created platforms for victory.
His most famous contributions were his heroic efforts in the Indian triumph of the series back in Australia. In the 2018–19 series, its 521 took place in four tests for the Indian historical victory 2-1, their first series won the below.
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Two years later, in the years 2020–21, his courage was full of performances when he absorbed countless strokes into his body, but refused to give up, played critical shifts in Sydney and Brisbane, who paved the way for another famous victory of 2-1. Team teammates and fans welcomed him as a modern “wall”, comparing with Rahul Dravid for his gravel and peace under the fire.
Despite his significant contributions, the last test appearance of the Pujary for India in June 2023 was during the final of the World Championship against Australia. He was then displaced due to the creation of younger talents and a shift in the dynamics of the team.
In a sincere post after retirement, Pujar wrote: “Wearing an Indian jersey, sing the anthem and try every time I always entered the field – it is impossible to express what it means.
The cricket community and fans expressed their deep admiration for the Pujar career. The honorary secretary of BCCI praised Saikia as “a radiant example of perseverance and self -discipline”. Former crickets like Sunil Gavascar and Shashi Tharoor also paid tribute, which emphasized the contributions of the Pujars to the Indian cricket.
Pujara’s retirement is the end of the era for the Indian test cricket. His legacy as a reliable and durable Batsman will continue to inspire future generations. When he withdraws from the field, the cricket world recognizes his immense contributions to sports.
Here’s the 5 best knocking Cheteshwar Pujara in a test cricket
1. 206 vs England, Ahmedabad (2012)*
Cheteshwar Pujara’s Maiden Test Double Century came in the first Indian series 2012 test against England in Ahmedabad. Pujara faced 389 balls for No. 3 and accumulated 206 runs. His shifts were a master class of patience and technology that anchored the first Indian shifts to 521/8.
This knocking not only meant his arrival on the international scene, but also set the tone for Indian dominance in the series with nine goals. Pujara’s performance earned him a match prize and emphasized his key role in the performance of the team.
2. 202 vs Australia, Ranchi (2017)
In the third test of the 2017 series against Australia in Ranchi, Pujara played one of his the most of his the most of his as well as shifts. In the face of the impressive Australian bowling attack, he fired more than 8 hours and faced 525 balls to score 202 runs.
Its shifts were characterized by resistance and determination, frustration of Australian pitching and allowing India to publish an impressive sum and draw a match. This knocking was crucial in India, which ensured a draw in the match, while the Pujara was appointed a match player for his excellent post.
3. 123 vs Australia, Adelaide (2018)
During the first Indian tour of Australia 2018–19 in Adelaide, the 123-LUN was shift by Pujara Standout. He came to a challenging position and stabilized Indian shifts with a folded click, faced 246 balls and hit 7 borders.
His shifts were helpful in India and published a competitive sum and won by 31 runs and was appointed a match player for their efforts. This performance was part of the series where Pujara has accumulated 521 runs, earned the player’s prize player and played a key role in the Indian historical test series in Australia in Australia
4. 153 vs Sri Lanka, Galle (2017)
In the first test of the 2017 series against Sri Lanka in Galle, the Pujara 153-Run’s shift was evidence of his perseverance and skills. For more than 8 hours in repressive heat and humidity, he faced 265 balls and hit 13 boundaries.
His partnership with Shikhar Dhawan, who scored 190, resulted in a massive 253-run stand and powered India to the commanding total number of first shifts. These shifts were crucial in the complex victory of India in India 304-Run, while the contribution of the Pujary was the cornerstone of the team’s success.
56 vs. Australia, Brisbane (2021)
In the fourth test of the 2020-21 series against Australia in Gabba, the 56-run laift was a Pujara shift by displaying gravel and durability. He was hit several times in the face of a tireless bowling with a short start, but continued the bat, frustrated the Australian pitch and allowed his teammates to earn on the pressure he had placed.
His shifts were helpful in the Indian historical victory in Gabba and ended the 32 -year -old undefeated lane of Australia at the venue.
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Published:
Sabyasachi Chowdhury
Published on:
August 25, 2025
