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Cheteshwar Pujara announced his retirement from all forms of cricket on August 24, 2025, concluding a distinguished career spanning over 15 years. The 37-year-old right-handed batsman played 103 Test matches for India, scoring 7,195 runs with 19 centuries and 35 fifties. Known for his resilience and ability to occupy the crease, Pujara holds the record for facing the most deliveries in a Test innings for India and is the second-highest run-scorer at No. 3 behind Rahul Dravid. Domestically, he amassed 21,301 first-class runs, including 66 centuries, ranking him among the top Indian batsmen in history. Pujara also achieved unique feats such as scoring a triple century for India A and a T20 century for Saurashtra. His retirement marks the end of an era characterized by patience, discipline, and significant contributions to Indian cricket both internationally and domestically. Pujara expressed gratitude for his career and support from family and teammates, emphasizing the pride of representing India. He plans to transition into new roles within cricket following his playing days. (Updated 25 Aug 2025, 13:17 IST; source: link)