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Bumrah took to Instagram stories to share a post for Cheteshwar Pujara, who announced his retirement from cricket on Sunday, August 24.
Jasprit Bumrah pays tribute to Cheteshwar Pujara after retirement. (Picture Credit: AFP)
World No. 1 Test bowler Jasprit Bumrah took to Instagram stories on Sunday (August 24) to pay a heartfelt tribute to Cheteshwar Pujara. 37-year-old Pujara announced his retirement from Indian cricket on Sunday morning. The right-handed batter from Saurashtra took to X to share a post via which he confirmed the news.
Pujara played 103 Tests for India from 2010 to 2023 and scored 7195 runs with the help of 19 centuries. He played a big role in India’s first-ever Test series win in Australia under Virat Kohli’s leadership in 2018-19 and then again in 2020-21 under Ajinkya Rahane’s captaincy.
Bumrah, who shared a dressing room with Pujara on multiple tours, shared a picture of Pujara and captioned, “Cricket will miss you Pujji bhai. Wish you success on your next chapter.”
Earlier in the day, India’s head coach Gautam Gambhir, Sachin Tendulkar and Ravi Shastri, among others, also praised Pujara’s contributions to Indian cricket.
While Gambhir tweeted, “He stood tall when the storm raged, he fought when hope was fading. Congratulations Pujji,” Tendulkar wrote, “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!”
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… pic.twitter.com/p0mWKfD9zm
— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) August 24, 2025
Former India head coach Shastri hailed Pujara as a real warrior and stated, “A real warrior. He was instrumental in my stint as coach for India being the No1 side for 5 years on the trot and the 2 back to back series wins in Australia where he was simply brilliant. Well done Puji . God bless. @cheteshwar1.”
A real warrior. He was instrumental in my stint as coach for India being the No1 side for 5 years on the trot and the 2 back to back series wins in Australia where he was simply brilliant. Well done Puji . God bless. @cheteshwar1 pic.twitter.com/4rpsngvnkP— Ravi Shastri (@RaviShastriOfc) August 24, 2025
Pujara finished his career as eighth leading run getter for India in the five-day format of the game.
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