Cheteshwar Pujara News

Former India cricketer Sunil Gavaskar heaped praise on young batters Ayush Mhatre and Priyansh Arya for their fearless batting approach in the ongoing IPL 2026 season.  

Abhishek Sharma has enjoyed complete dominance over Jofra Archer in their head-to-head battles in T20Is, scoring 61 runs off 5 innings without being dismissed at a blistering strike rate of 185. Despite that, Archer has enjoyed success against India in T20Is by picking 14 wickets against them, his greatest number of scalps against any opponent.  

Defending champions India, 2024 runner-ups South Africa, two-time champions West Indies and Zimbabwe are in Group A. While the 2009 champions, Pakistan, the 2014 champions, Sri Lanka, two-time winners England, and New Zealand are in Group B of the T20 World Cup 2026.  

Following India’s 30-run defeat to South Africa in the first Test in Kolkata, veteran batter Cheteshwar Pujara has strongly dismissed the notion that India’s recent home failures can be attributed to a transitional phase.

Cheteshwar Pujara delivered a rare on-air outburst, calling India’s 30-run loss to South Africa in Kolkata “unacceptable” and “impossible to digest” despite the transition phase. Pujara questioned India’s reliance on rank turners, insisting that poor pitch strategy and underperforming batters—not retirements—led to their fourth home Test defeat in six matches. The defeat deepened concerns over India’s fading home dominance, putting head coach Gautam Gambhir and the new-look Test squad under intense scrutiny ahead of the series decider.

In a challenging chase of 124, India could not answer the questions posed by South Africa’s bowlers, led by Simon Harmer’s 4-21, and were all out for 93 in 35 overs.    

Pujara, who retired from all forms of international cricket in August 2025. The 35-year-old speedster also played a key role in the ICC ODI World Cup 2023, claiming 24 wickets.

The year 2025 is turning into a defining chapter for Indian cricket, not only with the rise of fresh talent, but also with heartfelt goodbyes. As a new generation of players takes the spotlight, several seasoned stalwarts are bidding farewell to the international stage. Here are 7 Indian players who bid farewell in 2025.  

Mohammed Shami has dismissed retirement rumours, insisting he will continue until his passion fades. The 34-year-old pacer vowed to play domestic cricket if not selected internationally, highlighted his dream of winning the 2027 ODI World Cup, and stressed his renewed focus on fitness and rhythm.

Cheteshwar Pujara retires as one of India’s toughest Test specialists, remembered for his grit in Australia’s series defeats. Alyssa Healy praised his resilience, admitting he drained bowlers and shaped India’s wins. She believes cricket may never see another batter with Pujara’s rare mental toughness.

Former India captain Virat Kohli wrote an emotional post for his longtime teammate Cheteshwar Pujara after the veteran batter announced his retirement from all forms of international cricket.  

Cheteshwar Pujara, India’s modern-day “wall,” retired after a remarkable Test career of 7195 runs. Known for grit and resilience, he recalled toughest battles against Pat Cummins, Nathan Lyon, Dale Steyn, Morne Morkel, and James Anderson. His last India appearance came in the 2023 WTC final.

A Josh Hazlewood post praising Cheteshwar Pujara went viral after his retirement, but was later exposed as parody. While Hazlewood never used social media, he has previously admitted relief at Pujara’s absence, showing genuine respect for India’s “Wall 2.0” who tormented Australian bowlers.

Test cricket is often called the game’s ultimate test of patience, skill, and endurance. Over the years, several Indian batters have showcased extraordinary resilience by occupying the crease for hours and playing marathon knocks. From Sunil Gavaskar’s old-school grit to Rahul Dravid’s classical resistance and Cheteshwar Pujara’s stonewalling ability, India has produced some of the toughest defenders of the red-ball game.

Cheteshwar Pujara, India's Test batting star, on Sunday, August 24, announced his retirement from all forms of Indian cricket. The 37-year-old played 103 Tests and 5 ODIs for India after making his debut in 2010.  When it comes to the Indian Premier League (IPL) career, Pujara had very limited presence. Despite his limited presence in the IPL, his journey in the league showcased his attempts to adapt to the fast-paced nature of T20 cricket. Let's take a look at Pujara's IPL journey, teams, records and more:

Veteran Indian batter Cheteshwar Pujara has officially announced his retirement from all forms of cricket, bringing an end to one of the most celebrated Test careers in modern Indian history. Known as India’s “Wall 2.0” for his resilience and technique, the 37-year-old announced an emotional social media post on August 24, 2025. Here's the net worth breakdown in 2025. 

Cheteshwar Pujara announced retirement from all formats after scoring 7,195 Test runs with 19 centuries. Dropped post-WTC 2023 final due to declining form and slow strike rate, his traditional style didn’t suit modern aggressive Test demands. Still, his resilience and match-saving knocks remain legendary.

Veteran Indian batter Cheteshwar Pujara has officially announced his retirement from all forms of cricket, bringing an end to one of the most celebrated Test careers in modern Indian history. 

Gautam Gambhir’s bold statement prioritising Indian cricket over personal recognition during the ENG vs IND Test series left Cheteshwar Pujara stunned, highlighting his red-ball vision and cultural reset.

Cheteshwar Pujara named former Pakistan captain Younis Khan as a better player of spin than himself, praising his unmatched skill against spin bowling in Test cricket.

The Shubman Gill-led Indian cricket team will start a new era in Tests with a five-match series in England, starting June 20, 2025 in Headingley, Leeds. All eyes will be on batters, who have big shoes to fill after the retirement of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. In the challenging conditions of England, the performance of batters can dictate the success of the Indian team on the tour. Ahead of the much-anticipated tour, let's take a look at top 10 batters, who have scored most Test runs for India in England.

The Indian cricket team will start a new era in Tests with a five-match series against England. With Shubman Gill as the new Test captain and Rishabh Pant as vice-captain, India are all set to enter the transition phase after the retirements of Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Ravichandran Ashwin. The first Test between India and England is set to be played from June 20 at Headingley, Leeds and it will mark the beginning of the next World Test Championship 2025-27 cycle. Ahead of the start of the blockbuster series, let's take a look at star batters, who have scored most runs in India vs England Test matches in history. Here’s the list of the top 10 batters with most runs in IND vs ENG Tests: