BCCI shares special message after Cheteshwar Pujara's international retirement
The BCCI has shared a special message after the international retirement of Cheteshwar Pujara.
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The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has shared an emotional note for India’s long-time number three Test batter, Cheteshwar Pujara, who tried to fill the huge shoes of Rahul Dravid at number three but couldn’t get the required consistency with the bat in the longest format. Pujara, who played his last red-ball clash for the nationals ide in June 2023, retired from all forms of Indian cricket.
The BCCI looked back on his famous 2018/19 BGT series against Australia down under, where Pujara’s contribution of 521 runs in four games, facing more than 1200 balls, was a huge contributor with the bat, His 56 runs in Brisbane 2021 on the next trip displayed his skills of resilience and laid foundation for their series victory.
“Cheteshwar Pujara’s career is a shining example of perseverance and selflessness. He personified the spirit of Test cricket. His ability to grind opposition attacks and his immense powers of concentration made him the bulwark of India’s batting.” The BCCI secretary, Devajit Saikia, expressed on the 37-year-old.
BCCI secretary shares special message for Cheteshwar Pujara
The veteran, who made his debut in late 2010 against Australia, finished as the eighth leading run-getter of the national side in the longest format with 7195 runs at an average of 43.60, thanks to 19 centuries and 35 half-centuries. His legacy will remain clear, having continuously played under pressure against classical attacks.
“He showed that it was possible to succeed at the highest level while staying true to traditional values of the game. His commitment to Indian cricket, both at the international and domestic levels, has been outstanding. We thank him for everything he has given to the game and to the country.” Saikia shed light on that emotional note.
“I would like to thank the BCCI and Saurashtra Cricket Association for the opportunity and support through my cricket career. I am equally grateful to all the teams, franchises, and counties I have been able to represent over the years.” The Rajkot-born said in the message he shared on his social media accounts. During the recent five-match away series in England, Pujara worked as an expert on multiple networks.
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