\u201cCongratulations 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!!\u201d wrote Kumble on his \u2018X\u2019 account.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Through his social media accounts on Sunday, Pujara announced his retirement from all forms of Indian cricket with immediate effect, bringing an end to a stellar career worth 103 Tests. Pujara, 37, last played for India in the 2023 World Test Championship final against Australia.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Suryakumar Yadav, India\u2019s T20I captain, wrote on Instagram, \u201cHappy Retirement to you pujju bhai.\u201d On the same platform, former India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin wrote, \u201cWell done puji. Happy retirement.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Former India opener Virender Sehwag commented on X, \u201cCongratulations on a fabulous test career @cheteshwar1. Your grit ,determination and hardwork was inspiring and you can be very proud of what you have achieved. Best wishes for a memorable second innings.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Pujara bows out as India\u2019s eighth-highest run-scorer in Tests, amassing 7,195 runs in 103 games at an average of 43.60, including 19 centuries and 35 fifties. Former India cricketer Yuvraj Singh shared on Instagram, \u201cSomeone who always put his mind, body and soul for the country! Many congratulations on an outstanding career Puji! See you on the other side!\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Pujara\u2019s distinguished Test career was highlighted by the art of batting for a long time in Tests and succeeding with his good old trusted methods - of grinding down attacks with sheer grit, immense patience and then feasting on them to get runs for his team.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cAs you step into this new chapter of life, we celebrate not just your retirement but the remarkable journey you\u2019ve had. Your dedication, wisdom and unwavering professionalism have left a lasting impact on many.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cYour contributions will be remembered with respect and your kindness with gratitude. Wishing you endless joy, good health and fulfilling adventures in the years ahead. May this next phase be as inspiring and rewarding as the legacy you leave behind,\u201d said former India left-arm spinner Pragyan Ojha in his Instagram post.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Former India wicketkeeper-batter Wriddhiman Saha wrote on the same platform, \u201cCongratulations on a phenomenal career, Puji. From up close I watched your patience and fight lift the team in the toughest moments. Proud to share the field & dressing room with you. Best wishes for the next innings, really enjoyed playing alongside you, and wishing you all the success in whatever comes next!\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cYour contributions will be remembered with respect and your kindness with gratitude. Wishing you endless joy, good health and fulfilling adventures in the years ahead. May this next phase be as inspiring and rewarding as the legacy you leave behind,\u201d said former India left-arm spinner Pragyan Ojha in his Instagram post.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Ex-India spinner Rahul Sharma commented, \u201cHappy retirement puji u r the true legend of the game\u201d. India batter Mandeep Singh wrote, \u201cThank you Legend.\u201d Former India fast bowler Dodda Ganesh wrote on his \u2018X\u2019 account, \u201cA great test career for India. Well done @cheteshwar1\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n