Sachin Yuvraj Laxman pay tribute to Cheteshwar Pujara’s retirement
Sachin Yuvraj Laxman pay tribute to
Cheteshwar Pujara’s retirement
Sachin Tendulkar, Yuvraj Singh and
VVS Laxman paid tribute to star cricketer Cheteshwar Pujara following the Indian batter’s announcement of his retirement from all formats of cricket. Pujara, who was one of India’s most dependable batters in Test cricket, scored 7,195 runs at an average of 43.60, including 19 centuries across 103 matches.
The Saurashtra batter last played for India amidst the World Test Championship final in 2023 against Australia. Tributes have been pouring in for Pujara since his retirement announcement with Indian coach Gautam Gambhir leading the way.
Taking to his X he posted a heartfelt message for Pujara, saying it was ‘reassuring to see him walk out to bat at No.3’
The Indian cricket legend further added that Pujara’s heroics amidst the 2018 Australia series stands out for him. The Saurashtra batter scored 521 runs in four matches during India’s first Test series win in Australia and adjudged as the Player of the Series.
He continued “Pujara, it was always reassuring to see you walk out at No.3. You brought calm, courage, and a deep love for Test cricket every time you played. Your solid technique, patience, and composure under pressure have been a pillar for the team. Out of many, the 2018 series win in Australia stands out, it wouldn’t have been possible without your incredible resilience and match-winning runs. Congratulations on a wonderful career. Good luck for the next chapter. Enjoy your second innings!” Concluded Tendulkar on his X.
Yuvraj and Laxman too pay tributes.
Yuvraj too paid a heartfelt tribute to Pujara, saying that he was a player who always put his mind, body and soul for the country.
Adding that”someone who always put his mind, body and soul for the country! Many congratulations on an outstanding career Puji! See you on the other side!” Concluded Yuvraj Singh.
On the other hand Laxman said that the Gabba Test win, where Pujara dealt with several body blows, was the defining moment in his career.
“From the time he (Laxman) first saw Pujara, his potential was evident, and it was truly inspiring to see that potential translate into such remarkable performances. His courage, grit, and determination have always stood out, and the body blows he endured in the historic Gabba Test win against Australia perfectly symbolised Pujara the cricketer — someone willing to give everything for his country. Well done cheteshwar_pujara , and wishing you a happy and fulfilling second innings wrote VVS Laxman.
Meanwhile, Pujara leaves from Indian cricket as the country’s second-highest
run-getter at No.3 in Tests, scoring 6,488 runs in 94 matches with 18 centuries and 32 half-centuries.
News Edit KV Raman
