Former India spinner Anil Kumble has called Cheteshwar Pujara a great ambassador of the game, adding that it was a privilege to have worked with the latter, as the star batter announced his retirement,
15 years after making his debut in the India whites against Australia in Bengaluru.
Pujara announced his retirement on social media, having played the last of 103 Tests two years ago.
The decision to retire wasn’t surprising considering the team’s two other stalwarts, ace India batter Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, said goodbye to Tests ahead of the England tour earlier this year.
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,” Kumble replied to Pujara’s retirement post on X.
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…
— Anil Kumble (@anilkumble1074) August 24, 2025
“First of his name, last of his kind. Take a bow on a stellar career @cheteshwar1🙌🏻 You should be mighty proud of what you achieved donning the India cap. Congratulations and all the best for what’s to come 🤗,” former India cricketer Wasim Jaffer tweeted.
First of his name, last of his kind. Take a bow on a stellar career @cheteshwar1 🙌🏻 You should be mighty proud of what you achieved donning the India cap. Congratulations and all the best for what’s to come 🤗 pic.twitter.com/JURHSo3QIG
— Wasim Jaffer (@WasimJaffer14) August 24, 2025
“Congratulations on a fabulous test career @cheteshwar1. Your grit, determination and hard work were inspiring and you can be very proud of what you have achieved,” former Indian cricketer Virender Sehwag tweeted.
Congratulations 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. pic.twitter.com/xtQZPnGo2W— Virrender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) 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,” Yuvraj Singh tweeted.
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
“Congratulations, brother @cheteshwar1, for an amazing career 🇮🇳🙌! Good luck to you and your family 🕉️🙌,” Suresh Raina tweeted.
Congratulations brother @cheteshwar1 for amazing career 🇮🇳🙌! Good luck to you and family 🕉️🙌 https://t.co/eLCAtMr26q
— Suresh Raina🇮🇳 (@ImRaina) August 24, 2025
With 7195 runs at an average of 43.6, Pujara stands at eighth place in the all-time leading run-getters from India. He amassed 21301 runs in first-class cricket as well.
