Rated highly for his impeccable skills and unmatched determination - Cheteshwar Pujara is the backbone of Indian batting line-up when it comes to cricket's purest format. Since his debut in red ball cricket in 2010 versus Australia, the Rajkot-born batsman as grown leaps and bounds as his career progressed. With his outstanding technique and ability to bat for long hours without losing concentration, Pujara has been a thorn in the flesh of oppositions. With an impressive career average of more than 50 in Test cricket, Pujara is presently rated among the best number three batsmen in the world while playing in whites. Mostly compared with Rahul Dravid for his sheer sense of determination and will power to bat for long hours without breaking any sweat, Pujara has carved a niche for himself in the cricketing world.
Despite being picked up by Kolkata Knight Riders in the first edition of Indian Premier League (2008), Pujara never managed to leave a mark in white ball cricket and largely due to his reputation as an exclusive Test player. After a forgettable tour to England in 2014/15, the right-handed batsman spent some extended sessions in English County cirucit with teams - Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire and Yorkshire.
Major teams: India, Derbyshire, India A, India Green, India Under-19s, Kings XI Punjab, Kolkata Knight Riders, Nottinghamshire, Royal Challengers Bangalore, Saurashtra, Saurashtra Under-16s, Saurashtra Under-19s, Yorkshire
Playing role: Top-order batsman
Batting style: Right-hand bat
Bowling style: Legbreak
The Super 8 round of the T20 World Cup is set to commence today and the former Indian cricketers have predicted their semifinalists of the mega event. India is a common name among all of them but do they consider Pakistan as strong contenders? Let's see:
Former India cricketer Cheteshwar Pujara took centre stage and lauded the recent performance of star India pacer Mohammed Siraj after his three wickets against the USA helped the Men in Blue register a brilliant win.
Cheteshwar Pujara’s brother-in-law, Jeet Pabari, was found dead by suicide at his Rajkot home on Wednesday. Police have begun a forensic investigation, saying the cause is unclear. Family is in shock, and officials urge against speculation as inquiries continue.
India’s Test batting struggles stem from an unsettled No. 3 since Pujara’s exit and the absence of Kohli’s intensity. Gill has thrived at No. 4, but revolving options at three and a lack of on-field leadership have left the middle order fragile.
Cheteshwar Pujara sees there should be no excuse of transition being the reason for India losing Test matches at home. India went down to South Africa in the first Test in Kolkata and have now lost four of their six matches at home.
Former England cricketer Nasser Hussain highlighted that the number three spot in Test cricket no longer belongs to specialists. He cited examples of Shubman Gill and Joe Root to explain that players these days prefer the number four spot.
Cheteshwar Pujara retired from all forms of Indian cricket a few days ago, bringing curtains to an illustrious 13-year-long career, during which he was the batting mainstay of the Indian Test team. Pujara has shared a letter that Prime Minister Narendra Modi penned for him.
Former India batter Cheteshwar Pujara, who retired from all formats of the game on Sunday, August 24, admitted that preparing rank turners didn't help anyone, especially the art of Test batting as the matches used to get done in 2-3 days.
Cheteshwar Pujara walked into the sunset as he announced his retirement from all forms of Indian cricket, closing out a 13-year-long, illustrious chapter. Former India captain Virat Kohli has given his reaction to Pujara's retirement.
Last week's reports suggested that Cheteshwar Pujara had expressed his willingness to take part in the 2025 edition of India's premier red-ball competition, Ranji Trophy, however, the 37-year-old quashed all of them by announcing retirement from all formats.
Former India batter Cheteshwar Pujara brought an end to his illustrious career spanning nearly 20 years as he announced his retirement from all formats. Pujara's long-time Saurashtra and India teammate Jaydev Unadkat penned a heartfelt note for him after he called it a day on Sunday, August 24.
Cheteshwar Pujara walked into the sunset as he announced his retirement from all forms of Indian cricket. Having represented the Test team for 13 years, Pujara had played crucial roles in several Indian wins. The cricket fraternity paid its tribute to Pujara on his retirement.
Veteran India batter Cheteshwar Pujara recently took to social media and announced his retirement from all forms of Indian cricket. He took to X to make the announcement, and continuing on the same, let us have a look at his net worth and several career achievements.
India's Cheteshwar Pujara has announced his retirement from international cricket. He took to X to confirm the development and thanked his fans for all the love and support. Pujara last played for India in 2023 in the WTC Final against Australia at the Oval.
Cheteshwar Pujara scored 402 runs in seven Ranji Trophy matches in the last season, but wasn't picked in the West Zone squad for the Duleep Trophy. Pujara swiftly moved to a commentary stint during the England-India series, as it looks like his India playing days might be done.
With Ravindra Jadeja putting in a good show in the ongoing Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy 2025 against England, let us have a look at some of India's batters who have a lower Test average in England than Jadeja.
Karun Nair had his position changed from No 6 to 3 after just one Test as India made wholesale changes to their line-up for the second game against England in Birmingham. The musical chairs at this position has been prevalent since Cheteshwar Pujara's departure. Take a look-
Virat Kohli's Test retirement has posed an immediate question for India - Who will bat at number four? Is Shubman Gill really an option? Indian cricketer Cheteshwar Pujara has opened up on this possibility but reckons Gill is better off facing the new ball.
Cheteshwar Pujara analysed Shardul Thakur's spell against Sunrisers Hyderabad in the ongoing IPL 2025. The all-rounder clinched a four-wicket haul in the match as Lucknow Super Giants won the match by five wickets.
Out of favour India batter Cheteshwar Pujara is hoping to return to the Indian team during the upcoming five-match series against England. He added that the batting unit needs to deliver for India to win the England series.