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Cheteshwar Pujara announced his retirement from all formats of cricket on August 24, 2025, ending a career that included 103 Test matches and 7,193 runs. At 37, Pujara decided to retire after being absent from the Indian Test team for several years, citing the need to create opportunities for younger players. His retirement follows other notable Indian cricketers who stepped away in 2025, including Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, who retired from Test cricket in May, Piyush Chawla who retired from all formats in June, and Varun Aaron who retired from all formats in January. Pujara's decision was made after consultations with family and peers, and he expressed confidence in the emerging generation of Indian batsmen. Despite his significant contributions to Indian cricket, Pujara did not receive a farewell match. His last international appearance was in the 2023 World Test Championship final. Post-retirement, he remains connected to cricket through media work. (Updated 25 Aug 2025, 13:07 IST; source: link)