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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 […]

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 […]

Cooper Connolly raises the ball after his five-wicket haul during game three of the One Day International Series between Australia and South Africa at Great Barrier Reef Arena on August 24, 2025 in Mackay, Australia. (Photo by Albert Perez/Getty Images) Australia’s Cooper Connolly marked his arrival on the big stage with a record-breaking five-wicket haul […]

Dewald Brevis smashed two consecutive sixed vs Australia in a losing fight (Images via Getty Images & X/Screengrabs) Dewald Brevis may have lit up the Great Barrier Reef Arena with a fiery knock, but it was a fan’s mischievous moment in the stands that stole the spotlight. The incident unfolded in the 11th over of […]

Cheteshwar Pujara, Virat Kohli and Ajinkya Rahane of India dance as they celebrate winning the Border Gavaskar trophy during day five of the fourth Test match in the series vs Australia at Sydney Cricket Ground (Photo by Mark Evans/Getty Images) Cheteshwar Pujara’s retirement from all forms of cricket on Sunday has brought back countless memories […]

Cheteshwar Pujara (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Cheteshwar Pujara on Sunday announced his retirement from all forms of Indian cricket, bringing an end to a career that defined resilience and selflessness in the longest format.The 37-year-old played 103 Tests and five ODIs for India, amassing 7,195 Test runs at an average of 43.60. His final appearance […]

Cheteshwar Pujara in action on day five of the 4th Test Match vs Australia in Brisbane (Images via Getty Images) Cheteshwar Pujara, who announced his retirement from all forms of cricket on Sunday, leaves behind a career celebrated for its patience, courage and resilience. Among the many innings that defined him, his 56 off 211 […]

Cheteshwar Pujara (PTI Photo/Ravi Choudhary) Former India cricket captain Anil Kumble and several other cricket personalities paid tribute to Cheteshwar Pujara, who announced his retirement from all forms of Indian cricket on Sunday. Pujara, 37, concluded his career after playing 103 Tests, where he amassed 7,195 runs at an average of 43.60, including 19 centuries […]

Shreyas Iyer (PTI Photo/Ravi Choudhary) India ODI batter Shreyas Iyer turned down the offer to captain West Zone in the Duleep Trophy, after which the national selectors handed the responsibility to his Mumbai and India teammate, all-rounder Shardul Thakur, TOI has learnt. Iyer, however, made himself available for the tournament, being played on a zonal […]

Cheteshwar Pujara’s retirement brings the curtain down on one of Indian cricket’s most resolute careers. A throwback to a different era, Pujara’s batting was built on patience, grit and an unshakeable belief in wearing down bowlers. Over 103 Test matches, he scored 7,246 runs at an average of 43.60, including 19 centuries and 35 half-centuries. […]