Saurashtra ranji

Saurashtra Cricket Association: Devajit Saikia, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) Secretary, congratulated Cheteshwar Pujara for having a distinguished playing career, adding that he was a shining example of perseverance and selflessness in the Test team.

Through his social media accounts on Sunday, Pujara announced his retirement from all forms of Indian cricket with immediate effect. He ends his stellar career by featuring in 103 Tests, amassing 7,195 runs in 103 games at an average of 43.60, including 19 centuries and 35 fifties to become India’s eighth-highest run-getter in the longer format.

Calling his game defined by resilience, patience and an unflinching commitment to the longest form of the game, BCCI also said Pujara’s retirement closes a celebrated chapter in Indian cricket, one that will be remembered for his classical batting style, unmatched concentration and his ability to anchor India in challenging situations.