BCCI congratulates Cheteshwar Pujara on his glorious Test career

On Sunday, August 24, the Indian No.3 talismanic Test batter Cheteshwar Pujara took to his social platforms to announce his retirement from all formats of Indian cricket with immediate effect.

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) was quick to congratulate the star Indian batter on his remarkable Test career, which lasted 103 Tests as he accumulated 7195 runs at an average of 43.6 with 19 centuries and 35 half-centuries.

“Among his many unforgettable contributions at home, his 92 in Bengaluru against Australia in 2017, his epic 206* at Ahmedabad in 2012 against England, and his twin double centuries — 204 and 202 against Australia at Hyderabad and Ranchi respectively — stand out,” the BCCI statement read.

While Pujara made his Test debut against Australia at M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru in 2010, his last Test also came against Australia at The Oval in the World Test Championship 2023 Final in June 2023.

“In away Tests, often in the toughest conditions, he stood like a rock. In the famous 2018–19 Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Australia, he made 521 runs and faced more than 1,200 balls to script India’s historic maiden series win Down Under. He had made his intentions clear when he batted for nearly 11 hours in the opening Test at Adelaide. His 56 in Brisbane in 2021 on the next tour, where he endured a barrage of hostile bowling, laid the foundation for India’s famous triumph at the Gabba and exemplified his courage and tenacity,” the statement added.

“Cheteshwar Pujara’s career is a shining example of perseverance and selflessness. He personified the spirit of Test cricket. His ability to grind opposition attacks and his immense powers of concentration made him the bulwark of India’s batting. He showed that it was possible to succeed at the highest level while staying true to traditional values of the game. His commitment to Indian cricket, both at the international and domestic level, has been outstanding. We thank him for everything he has given to the game and to the country,” Mr. Devajit Saikia, Honorary Secretary, BCCI, said

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