Cheteshwar Pujara: Cheteshwar Pujara, an experienced batsman who has been out of Team India for a long time and the backbone of the Indian Test team at number 3, announced his retirement. Pujara announced his retirement on X and gave a shock to the fans.
After his retirement, there is now only one discussion that why Pujara retired, now the real reason for his quitting cricket has come out, let us know what is that reason ..
India’s most trusted Test cricketer Cheteshwar Pujara on Sunday announced his retirement from all formats of cricket. Pujara, 37, shared this news on social media and thanked for the honor of representing India.
Pujara wrote on X, “Wearing Indian jersey, singing the national anthem and trying to give your best every time on the field – it was impossible to describe it in words. But all good things should end, and I have decided to retire from all formats.”
Pujara’s career lasted for more than a decade, during which he played 103 Tests and 5 ODIs, including 7,195 Test runs at an average of 43.60, including 19 centuries and 35 fifties.
Why did Pujara retire, This is the real reason,
In his declaration, Pujara specifically referred to retirement from “all formats of Indian cricket”. This means that their association with Indian domestic and international cricket under the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has ended.
Pujara has also stepped into the commentary world, as he can be seen as a commentator on India’s England tour, Pujara is now making a career in commentary after not getting a place in Team India, and this can be a reason for retirement.
End of an era after Pujara’s retirement
Pujara’s departure is the end of an era of India’s traditional number 3 batting role, it is the place he carried forward brilliantly after Rahul Dravid. Pujara, who was famous for his patience, was at the center of foreign soil, especially in Australia, India’s historic victory.
Apart from the game, Pujara has also stepped into commentary and media world, as can be seen in his recent term as a broadcaster on India’s England tour. His retirement ended the chapter of one of India’s best Test career.
