‘You play at number 3 …’ Sachin Tendulkar, emotional on Cheteshwar Pujara’s retirement, shared emotional post; Rishabh Pant also looted love
Cheteshwar pujara retirement: After Rahul Dravid in the Indian cricket team, Cheteshwar Pujara, popularly known as “Wall”, has announced his retirement from cricket. Pujara has decided to retire from all formats of cricket. He shared information about this through social media posts.
Pujara (Cheshwar Pujara) made a big contribution to the Indian team, especially in Test cricket. He played 103 Test matches and during this time played several memorable innings for the team. Handling batting under difficult circumstances was his identity and he remained the backbone of Indian batting order for a long time.
Fans and veterans reactions
Fans, former players and cricket experts are continuously reacting on social media after the retirement of Pujara. Everyone greeted him for the second innings and thanked him, remembering his contribution to Indian cricket.
Pujara, it was always ressuring to see you walk out at no.3.
You brieft calm, courage, and a deep love for test cricket every time you play.
Your Solid Technique, Patience, and Composure under pressure has been a pillar for the team. Out of many, the 2018 series win in… pic.twitter.com/p0mwkfd9zm
– Sachin Tendulkar (@Sachin_RT) August 24, 2025
From sydney to the gabba and beyond, some of my best memories came batting along. I will Always Treasure Our Partnerships & Your Contribution to Indian Cricket.Congratulations on a Remarkable Test Caureer, Pujji Bhai & Wishing you the very best ahead.🙌@cheteshwar1#Rp17 pic.twitter.com/n4M1UOPKCCT
– Rishabh pant (@rishabhpant17) August 24, 2025
From sydney to the gabba and beyond, some of my best memories came batting along. I will Always Treasure Our Partnerships & Your Contribution to Indian Cricket.Congratulations on a Remarkable Test Caureer, Pujji Bhai & Wishing you the very best ahead.🙌@cheteshwar1#Rp17 pic.twitter.com/n4M1UOPKCCT
– Rishabh pant (@rishabhpant17) August 24, 2025
Cheteshwar Pujara – The Unsung Hero of Indian Cricket.
A Player who Always put the team before Himself, Who Gave Not Just a Hundred Percent but Everything Possible for India. Your Contribution to Indian Cricket is Immense and will be remmbered for a very, very long time.… pic.twitter.com/0YMPQNPR4E
– harbhajan turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) 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
From the time I first when pujara and his potential, it was brilliant to see that potential translating into performance. His courage, grit and determination study up and the body blows that he test in the gabba test we won against Australia symbolized Pujara the Cricketer for… pic.twitter.com/hsm54bvrva
– VVS Laxman (@vvslaxman281) August 24, 2025
He studs tall when the story raged, he fought when hope was fading. Congratulations Pujji 🇮🇳@cheteshwar1 pic.twitter.com/0TJ836uoo9
– Gautam Gambhir (@Gautamgambhir) August 24, 2025
You have been a symbol of everything Indian cricket stands for @cheteshwar1You were tough, an absolute fighter, you playing with class and dignity and everyTime you were on the field, you did your best for India. As followers, we could not have asked for more. Indian fans will…
– Harsha Bhogle (@Bhogleharsha) August 24, 2025
Cheteshwar Pujara’s Great Career
Pujara, it was always ressuring to see you walk out at no.3.
You brieft calm, courage, and a deep love for test cricket every time you play.
Your Solid Technique, Patience, and Composure under pressure has been a pillar for the team. Out of many, the 2018 series win in… pic.twitter.com/p0mwkfd9zm
– Sachin Tendulkar (@Sachin_RT) August 24, 2025
From sydney to the gabba and beyond, some of my best memories came batting along. I will Always Treasure Our Partnerships & Your Contribution to Indian Cricket.Congratulations on a Remarkable Test Caureer, Pujji Bhai & Wishing you the very best ahead.🙌@cheteshwar1#Rp17 pic.twitter.com/n4M1UOPKCCT
– Rishabh pant (@rishabhpant17) August 24, 2025
From sydney to the gabba and beyond, some of my best memories came batting along. I will Always Treasure Our Partnerships & Your Contribution to Indian Cricket.Congratulations on a Remarkable Test Caureer, Pujji Bhai & Wishing you the very best ahead.🙌@cheteshwar1#Rp17 pic.twitter.com/n4M1UOPKCCT
– Rishabh pant (@rishabhpant17) August 24, 2025
Cheteshwar Pujara – The Unsung Hero of Indian Cricket.
A Player who Always put the team before Himself, Who Gave Not Just a Hundred Percent but Everything Possible for India. Your Contribution to Indian Cricket is Immense and will be remmbered for a very, very long time.… pic.twitter.com/0YMPQNPR4E
– harbhajan turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) 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
From the time I first when pujara and his potential, it was brilliant to see that potential translating into performance. His courage, grit and determination study up and the body blows that he test in the gabba test we won against Australia symbolized Pujara the Cricketer for… pic.twitter.com/hsm54bvrva
– VVS Laxman (@vvslaxman281) August 24, 2025
He studs tall when the story raged, he fought when hope was fading. Congratulations Pujji 🇮🇳@cheteshwar1 pic.twitter.com/0TJ836uoo9
– Gautam Gambhir (@Gautamgambhir) August 24, 2025
You have been a symbol of everything Indian cricket stands for @cheteshwar1You were tough, an absolute fighter, you playing with class and dignity and everyTime you were on the field, you did your best for India. As followers, we could not have asked for more. Indian fans will…
– Harsha Bhogle (@Bhogleharsha) August 24, 2025
After the retirement of Rahul Dravid, Cheteshwar Pujara took the responsibility of number-3 in the Indian Test team on his shoulders. Cheteshwar Pujara played 103 Test matches for India, in which 7195 runs came out of his bat. Pujara’s Test average was 43.60 and during this time he scored 19 centuries and 35 half -centuries.
Announcement of retirement through social media posts
On Twitter, Cheteshwar Pujara, while announcing his retirement, wrote in the caption, “Wearing the Indian jersey, singing the national anthem and giving your best while landing on the field – it is impossible to say it in words. But as it is, I have decided to take on all the good things.”
