Cheteshwar Pujara Tweets (Source: X.com)
Indian cricketer Cheteshwar Pujara bid adieu to International cricket this morning after a successful Test career. The 37-year-old thanked everyone for their contribution to his career, while wishes poured in from his former colleagues.
Pujara's Incredible Test Career Comes To An End
Cheteshwar Pujara had a successful Test career, as after featuring in 103 games, he smashed 7,195 runs at an average of 43.61 with a strike rate of 44.37, enough to tire out the bowlers. With 35 half-centuries and 19 centuries, alongside 3 double hundreds, Pujara ended what can be easily termed as one of the most successful careers in red-ball cricket.
The Rajkot-born also featured in five ODIs for India, but his name was synonymous with the white Indian jersey. After the end of a successful career, many former cricketers joined in to wish Pujara for his contribution to Indian cricket. The hero for India in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) 2020-21, Pujara played against the odds, trusting his defence against the Australian bowling lineup, as he took blow after blow to his body for his country.
From the current head coach, Gautam Gambhir, Indian captain Shubman Gill, and star wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant, everyone gave Pujara the respect he deserves, as they wrote some heartfelt wishes for the Saurashtra cricketer.
Indian Cricketers Wish Pujara After Successful Career
"From the time I first saw Pujara and his potential, it was brilliant to see that potential translating into performance. His courage, grit and determination stood out and the body blows that he took in the Gabba test we won against Australia symbolised Pujara the cricketer for me, willing to give everything he has for his country. Well done @cheteshwar1 and wish you a happy and joyous second innings." - VVS Laxman
"Congratulations brother @cheteshwar1 for amazing career 🙌! Good luck to you and family 🕉️🙌" - Suresh Raina
Tweets By Indian Cricketers (Source: @VVSLaxman281, @ImRaina/X.com)
"Congratulations on a fantastic career! You have been a great ambassador of this wonderful game @cheteshwar1. We are all proud of all your achievements on the cricket field. You gave it your all for the team! It was a privilege to have worked with you and may you continue to shine in your second innings! Best wishes to you, Puja, Aditi and your Dad. Well Done!!" - Anil Kumble
"He stood tall when the storm raged, he fought when hope was fading. Congratulations Pujji" - Gautam Gambhir
Tweets By Indian Cricketers (Source: @anilkumble1074, @GautamGambhir/X.com)
"Thank you pujji bhai" - Shubman Gill
"Congratulations Pujji on a wonderful career. Loved every moment of playing alongside you and will always cherish our special Test wins together. Best wishes for the second innings!" - Ajinkya Rahane
Tweets By Indian Cricketers (Source: @ShubmanGill, @ajinkyarahane88/X.com)
"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!" - Yuvraj Singh
"From Sydney to the Gabba and beyond, some of my best memories came batting alongside you. I will always treasure our partnerships & your contribution to Indian cricket. Congratulations on a remarkable Test career, Pujji bhai & wishing you the very best ahead.🙌" - Rishabh Pant
Tweets By Indian Cricketers (Source: @YUVSTRONG12, @RishabhPant17/X.com)
Pujara played his last Test against Australia in 2023, in the World Test Championship final at the Kia Oval, where he scored 14 and 27 in those two innings. While he debuted against Australia as well, in 2010 in Bengaluru, and for the next 14 years, he was a key member of the Indian side in Test cricket.
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