Cheteshwar Pujara, who became the latest Indian batting bigwig to call it a day across all forms of Indian cricket, made an honest admission about serving as a batting coach if the opportunity presents itself in the future.
In the 2020-21 series, he scored 271 runs from four matches at an average of 33.87, with three fifties and a best score of 77. In the final Test at The Gabba, he endured several body blows from Australian pacers, making the win even more memorable.
Cheteshwar Pujara, who bid adieu to all forms of Indian cricket, revealed his decision to retire wasn't an instinctive call but something that he had been pondering for a week.
"Cheteshwar Pujara is a phenomenal cricketer and I wish him good luck. The career that you had is phenomenal. The way you played cricket, the way you took Test cricket to the highest level, I think you are one of the finest players I know. I wish him good luck for his future," Sarandeep told
"Pujara, it was always reassuring to see you walk out at No.3. You brought calm, courage, and a deep love for Test cricket every time you played. Your solid technique, patience, and composure under pressure have been a pillar for the team," Sachin wrote on X.
India's head coach Gautam Gambhir and former Indian cricketers congratulated Cheteshwar Pujara as he announced his retirement from all forms of Indian cricket on Sunday.
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