Introduction:
Agar aap Indian Cricket ke fan ho to Cheteshwar Pujara ka naam zaroor suna hoga. Fans unhe “India ki Wall” kehte hain, kyunki unka batting style legend Rahul Dravid ki yaad dilaata hai. Calm temperament, patience aur unbeatable concentration unki pehchaan bani.
Abhi latest news me Pujara ne retirement announce kar diya hai aur poore cricket jagat me unke career ki tarif ho rahi hai. Aaiye detail me dekhte hain unka safar aur achievements.
Early Life & Background:
Born: 25 January 1988, Rajkot (Gujarat)
Father: Arvind Pujara (khud bhi cricketer rahe)
Bachpan se hi cricket ka craze aur discipline, jo baad me unhe ek Test specialist banaya.
Pujara ke practice sessions ko legendary mana jata hai, kyunki bachpan se hi unhone ek din me 1000+ balls khelne ki aadat daali thi.
Cricket Career Journey:
Domestic Debut: 2005 (Saurashtra ke liye Ranji Trophy)
Test Debut: 2010 vs Australia (Bangalore)
ODI Debut: 2013
Unhone apne calm aur traditional batting style se team India ko Rahul Dravid ke baad ek solid No. 3 batsman diya.
IPL & Limited Overs Career:
Jab baat IPL ki hoti hai to Pujara zyada successful nahi rahe.
Unhone Kolkata Knight Riders, Royal Challengers Bangalore aur Kings XI Punjab (ab Punjab Kings) ke liye khela.
Lekin unki traditional batting style T20 format me suit nahi hui.
Is wajah se unhone limited overs par focus kam karke apna pura dhyaan Test cricket par diya.
🔥 Highlights:
Us memorable series me Pujara ne 3 centuries jodi aur total 521 runs banaye, jisse India ne history rachi aur Australia me apni pehli Test series jeeti.
Brisbane ke Gabba ground par 2021 me unki 56 runs ki gutsy aur pain-absorbing innings ne India ko historic series victory dilayi.
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Career Stats (Test Cricket):
Format Matches Runs Average 100s 50s Best Score Test 103 7,195 43.60 19 35 206* ODI 5 51 10.20 0 0 27
Memorable Innings:
✅ 206* vs England (2012, Ahmedabad)
✅ 202 vs Australia (2017, Ranchi)
✅ 123 vs Australia (2018, Adelaide)
✅ 56 vs Australia (2021, Gabba)Ye innings sabit karti hai ki Cheteshwar Pujara pressure situation me bhi ek mazboot wall ki tarah khade rahe.
Playing Style:
Cheteshwar Pujara apni patience, technique aur temperament ke liye jane jate hain. Jahan T20 aur fast cricket ka zamaana hai, wahin unhone dikhaya ki Test cricket ka asli maza defense aur long innings me hi hai.
Awards & Recognition:
2017 me unhe Arjuna Award se sammanit kiya gaya, jo unke Indian cricket me outstanding yogdaan ka saboot hai.
2017 aur 2018 me Pujara ko ICC Test Team of the Year me shamil kiya gaya, jahan unhe duniya ke best Test cricketers ke beech recognize kiya gaya.
Fans aur media ne unhe hamesha “New Wall of India” kehkar respect diya.
Legacy & Inspiration:
Cheteshwar Pujara ka career ek message deta hai ki cricket sirf sixes aur boundaries ka game nahi, balki patience, temperament aur team ke liye sacrifice bhi equally important hai.
Wo un young cricketers ke liye ek role model ban gaye hain jo Test cricket ko apna dream maante hain.
Pujara ki innings ne dikhaya ki agar aapke paas determination hai to aap duniya ke best bowlers ka bhi saamna kar sakte ho.
Latest News: Retirement Announcement:
24 August 2025 ko Cheteshwar Pujara ne apni retirement announce kar di sabhi formats se.
Unhone ek emotional statement diya:
“Wearing the Indian jersey aur anthem gaana mere liye sabse bada moment tha. Ab maine decide kiya hai ki main sabhi formats se retire kar raha hoon.”
Retirement ke baad unhe cricket duniya me “Modern Test Cricket ka Saviour” kaha ja raha hai.
Conclusion:
Cheteshwar Pujara ko aaj bhi ek misaal maana jaata hai – jo dedication aur discipline se Test cricket ki foundation mazboot karte hain. Wo hamesha yaad kiye jayenge as “India ki Wall”. Unki retirement ek era ka end hai, lekin unke records aur innings hamesha cricket fans ke dil me rahenge. ❤️
FAQs:
Q1. Cheteshwar Pujara ne kitne Test matches khele?
👉 103 Test matches.Q2. Cheteshwar Pujara ka highest score kya hai?
👉 206* vs England (2012).Q3. Cheteshwar Pujara ne kab retirement liya?
👉 24 August 2025 ko.Q4. Kya wajah hai jo Pujara ko log “India ki Wall” kehte hain?
👉 Kyunki unki batting style aur patience Rahul Dravid ki yaad dilata hai.Q5. Unka most memorable series kaunsa hai?
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