With Cheteshwar Pujara’s retirement, have we seen the last of the Test specialists? | Cricket News – Times of India

With Cheteshwar Pujara’s retirement, have we seen the last of the Test specialists? | Cricket News – Times of India

37-year-old Pujara on Sunday announced his retirement from all forms of Indian cricket. (PTI Photo/Vijay Verma) Mumbai: 66 million years. That’s how long ago one will have to go back to trace the extinction of dinosaurs.With Cheteshwar Pujara’s retirement on Sunday, the last Test-only player has become extinct. After all, we live in times where…

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Virat Kohli’s emotional note for Cheteshwar Pujara: ‘Thank you for making my job easier at 4’ | Cricket News – Times of India

Virat Kohli’s emotional note for Cheteshwar Pujara: ‘Thank you for making my job easier at 4’ | Cricket News – Times of India

Virat Kohli shared an emotional message for ex-teammate Cheteshwar Pujara following his Test retirement (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images) Virat Kohli has penned a tribute for his long-time teammate Cheteshwar Pujara, two days after the latter announced his retirement from all forms of cricket. The former India captain took to Instagram on Tuesday, posting a…

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R Ashwin: ‘Cheteshwar Pujara’s contribution no less than Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli’ | Cricket News – Times of India

R Ashwin: ‘Cheteshwar Pujara’s contribution no less than Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli’ | Cricket News – Times of India

Cheteshwar Pujara (Getty Images) R Ashwin has highlighted how Cheteshwar Pujara‘s defensive batting prowess at No. 3 position played a crucial role in Virat Kohli‘s success as a number four batter in Test cricket over the past decade. Pujara, who announced his retirement after 20 years in professional cricket, was recognised as one of India’s…

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Cheteshwar Pujara retires: Mitchell Starc’s wife Alyssa Healy makes a startling revelation – ‘He drained…’ | Cricket News – Times of India

Cheteshwar Pujara retires: Mitchell Starc’s wife Alyssa Healy makes a startling revelation – ‘He drained…’ | Cricket News – Times of India

**EDS: FILE IMAGE** Indore: In this Thursday, March 2, 2023 file photo, India�s Cheteshwar Pujara plays a shot during a test cricket match, in Indore. 37-year-old Pujara on Sunday announced his retirement from all forms of Indian cricket. (PTI Photo/Ravi Choudhary) (PTI08_24_2025_000047A) Australia women’s team captain Alyssa Healy and wife of Mitchell Starc made a…

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India’s ultimate survivors: Most balls faced in a Test innings ft. Cheteshwar Pujara | Cricket News – Times of India

India’s ultimate survivors: Most balls faced in a Test innings ft. Cheteshwar Pujara | Cricket News – Times of India

Cheteshwar Pujara (PTI Photo/Ravi Choudhary) Indian cricket has produced many players who have worn down the opposition with patience, grit, and determination. Test cricket is not just a game of skill; it also demands resilience and mental toughness under challenging conditions. Recently, Cheteshwar Pujara, India’s modern-day Test stalwart, announced his retirement from international cricket. His…

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Cheteshwar Pujara: ‘Time to give the next generation a chance’ – Post-retirement interview | Cricket News – Times of India

Cheteshwar Pujara: ‘Time to give the next generation a chance’ – Post-retirement interview | Cricket News – Times of India

Cheteshwar Pujara (PTI Photo/Vijay Verma) Mumbai: An era ground to a halt in Indian cricket when Cheteshwar Pujara, the wall of India’s Test batting for more than a decade from 2010 until his last of 103 Tests in 2023, announced his retirement from all forms of cricket on Sunday. The 37-year-old brought the curtains down…

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Cheteshwar Pujara retirement: Jasprit Bumrah, KL Rahul share emotional tribute – See pictures | Cricket News – Times of India

Cheteshwar Pujara retirement: Jasprit Bumrah, KL Rahul share emotional tribute – See pictures | Cricket News – Times of India

Jasprit Bumrah and Cheteshwar Pujara in action for India (Image via Getty Images) Cheteshwar Pujara’s decision to retire from all forms of Indian cricket brought heartfelt messages from his former teammates, as the 37-year-old ended a career spanning 15 years. India pacer Jasprit Bumrah took to Instagram to share his admiration for the veteran batter….

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From Ishant Sharma to Ravindra Jadeja: 5 Indian cricketers who debuted before Cheteshwar Pujara but are still active | Cricket News – Times of India

From Ishant Sharma to Ravindra Jadeja: 5 Indian cricketers who debuted before Cheteshwar Pujara but are still active | Cricket News – Times of India

Ishant Sharma, Cheteshwar Pujara and Ravindra Jadeja NEW DELHI: Cheteshwar Pujara, India’s tireless No. 3 batter and a cornerstone of the Test side for over a decade, announced his retirement from all forms of cricket on Sunday. The 37-year-old leaves behind an imposing red-ball record — 7,195 runs in 103 Tests at 43.60, including 19…

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‘Always reassuring to see you walk out at No.3’: Sachin Tendulkar leads tributes after Cheteshwar Pujara retires | Cricket News – Times of India

‘Always reassuring to see you walk out at No.3’: Sachin Tendulkar leads tributes after Cheteshwar Pujara retires | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Legendary batter Sachin Tendulkar led the tributes on Sunday as Cheteshwar Pujara, India’s modern-day wall at No.3, announced his retirement from international cricket. Hailing the Saurashtra batter for his grit and classical approach, Tendulkar called Pujara’s career a testament to “calm, courage, and a deep love for Test cricket.”Go Beyond The Boundary with…

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Watch: Cheteshwar Pujara reveals why he retired — ‘Right time for me to move on …’ | Cricket News – Times of India

Watch: Cheteshwar Pujara reveals why he retired — ‘Right time for me to move on …’ | Cricket News – Times of India

Player of the series Cheteshwar Pujara holds up the Border–Gavaskar Trophy as he celebrates India’s 2-1 series win after day five of the Fourth Test match vs Australia in 2019 in Sydney (Photo by Mark Evans/Getty Images) Cheteshwar Pujara has revealed that his decision to walk away from Indian cricket was not a sudden move…

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