Indian Cricketer Cheteshwar Pujara’s big confession on taking retirement, And Said: Time To Give Next Generation A Chance
Cricketer Cheteshwar Pujara’s Big Confession On Taking Retirement: Cheteshwar Pujara revealed that he thought about retirement for about a week before retiring on Sunday, August 24. Pujara, who scored 7,195 runs in 103 Test matches at an average of 43.60, said goodbye to his international career. Pujara last played for India during the final of the World Test Championship in 2023.
Since then, the batsman has been playing domestic cricket and scored 402 runs in seven matches for Saurashtra in the Ranji Trophy last season. Speaking to the media, Pujara said that he had not thought about it before and took this decision recently. Pujara said that it is a proud moment for him to end his career and playing for India was a childhood dream for him.
We’re planning for a week
Pujara said, I did not think much about it earlier. For about a week, I felt that this was the right time. So today, when I took this decision, it was a proud moment for me and my entire family. On this day, I want to thank all my teammates, my coaches, and all the support staff with whom I worked.
Young players will get a chance
Pujara further said, This was my personal decision and I decided that this is the right time, especially when young players should get opportunities in domestic cricket. Earlier, I thought that maybe I would play in this Ranji season, but then I thought that if young players get a chance, they will be ready quickly. I do not want to say much about the last few years, when I was not a part of the Indian team.
Pujara ended his career as the eighth-highest run-scorer for India in Test matches. Pujara announced his retirement from cricket by writing an emotional post on social media. After his decision, the veterans gave him an emotional farewell and best wishes for the future.
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