Saralnama
Former India cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar praised Cheteshwar Pujara after his retirement on 24 Aug 2025. Manjrekar said Pujara was strong enough to score 300 runs in tough England conditions. Pujara played 103 Tests, scoring 7,195 runs with 19 centuries. He was known for his patience and calmness, often smiling on the field. Manjrekar called him like a monk praying with the bat, showing great focus and resilience. Pujara’s career had ups and downs, but he always came back strong. He was a key player at number three in the Indian Test team and respected for his defensive style and dedication. (Updated 26 Aug 2025, 22:21 IST; source: link)