Delhi: India’s trusted batsman Cheteshwar Pujara announced to retire from Test cricket on Sunday. 37 -year -old Pujara made his Test debut against Australia in Bangalore in 2010 and now he said goodbye to his long career.

Kohli’s passionate message

Former captain Virat Kohli wrote a special message for Pujara. He wrote in the Instagram story – “Thank you Pujji, my work on number 4 has been fantastic. Your career has been great. Congratulations and best wishes. God bless you @cheteshwarpujara.”

Kohli-Pujara’s strong couple

For almost a decade, both batsmen have been the backbone of India’s middle order. Playing together, he added 3,513 runs in 83 innings. During this period, 7 centuries and 18 half -century partnership was 43.37.

Great career and achievements

Cheteshwar Pujara played a total of 103 Tests and scored 7,195 runs. His average was 43.60, including 19 centuries and 35 half -centuries. His record in domestic cricket is even stronger-21,301 runs, 66 centuries and 81 half-centuries in 278 first-class matches. His biggest score was 352 runs and average 51.82.

Historical contribution to Australia

Pujara was part of India’s historic victory when Team India defeated Australia in the 2018-19 Border-Gavaskar Trophy. In that series, he scored 521 runs in 7 innings and played an important role in giving India a 2–1 victory.

When India defeated Australia in 2020-21 too, Pujara scored 271 runs in four matches. During this, he scored three half -centuries, the biggest innings was 77 runs.

Last game for India

Pujara’s last match was the World Test Championship final for India in 2023, which was played against Australia at the Oval ground in London.