"Indian Test Team is getting empty"- Twitter reacts to Cheteshwar Pujara's retirement
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Indian Test cricket veteran Cheteshwar Pujara has announced his retirement from all forms of international cricket; fans pen their emotions on Twitter as they bid goodbye to the legendary Test batter from India.
After a successful Test career with the Indian team and a decade-long service as India's No. 3 in red-ball cricket, the Rajkot boy, Cheteshwar Pujara, bids adieu to all forms of international cricket. Pujara has represented India in the Test format and would always be deemed a veteran in the game.
Pujara's retirement marks the end of almost a golden era in Indian Test cricket, since the likes of Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Ravichandran Ashwin have all retired from the format, and Ajinkya Rahane has not been featured in the Indian team ever since 2023. Ravindra Jadeja and Jasprit Bumrah remain as the two stalwarts from the legendary phase of Indian red-ball cricket.
Fans react to Cheteshwar Pujara's retirement
Pujara has played for India in the Test and ODI formats ever since his debut back in 2010 against the Australians. Though Pujara could not shine as a cricketer in the white-ball formats, his contributions to Indian red-ball cricket seem endless.
Having played in 100+ Tests for India, he has played some memorable games over the years where he has made bowlers toil hard on the field with his never-give-up attitude and frustrating brand of defensive work rate.
It's sad to see, one off greatest of game is going out without getting last test match and farewell on ground...
— Rakesh's टीव टीव 𝕏 (@tweeple_rakesh) August 24, 2025
Forever remember this 🙏❤️ pic.twitter.com/61y3IP3t7Q
— Slogger (@kirikraja) August 24, 2025
If Dravid was the wall, you were shield. And you should be proud that you were still a better T20 striker of the ball than Babar Azam, despite achieving all you did in tests. Respect.
— pseudoengineer (@pseudoer) August 24, 2025
It's been great watching you, Pujara, over the years. You were the true wall of the Indian Test side after Rahul Dravid. An exceptional cricketer, ready to take blows to win matches for his country. Your Gabba innings is one of my favorites. Happy retirement, brother! 🙌🏻
— Hrushikesh Joshi (@hrushijoshi09) August 24, 2025
The jersey may be off, but the pride it carries will never fade. 🇮🇳
— Ravi Sama (@ravisama5) August 24, 2025
Wishing you success in the next innings of life—just as purposeful as the last.
Indian legend Anil Kumble pens a special retirement post for Pujara on X handle
Former Indian legend and veteran spinner Anil Kumble has resorted to special praise for the veteran Indian cricketer Pujara on the occasion of his Test retirement. The veteran batter has made endless contributions to the glory of the Indian side in the longest format of the game.
The former Indian coach has congratulated him on his fantastic career and has showered praise on his achievement in the longest format of the game. Kumble's Twitter post read:
"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!!"
Cheteshwar Pujara's career-defining Best Test performances
One of Cheteshwar Pujara's most iconic innings came back in 2012, when he scored his maiden double-hundred against England at Ahmedabad. A stellar 206* and 41* in the two innings at Ahmedabad as India sealed the game by 9 wickets, marking their comeback from a tragic loss in England.
Another such incident that followed was the 145* against Sri Lanka at Colombo on a very tricky wicket.
132* against England in the Southampton Test in 2018 marked Cheteshwar Pujara's career-best innings on English soil, which came under extremely tricky conditions and with the wickets falling continuously from the other end.
123 & 71 against Australia at Adelaide in the 2018 Border-Gavaskar Trophy came under a scenario when Indian cricket was going through a bad phase, as they had faced repeated losses against South Africa and the English side. Cheteshwar Pujara was the highest run-getter in the match and later the series, and India claimed their maiden BGT on Australian soil.
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