Cheteshwar Pujara has retired from international cricket after amassing over 7,000 Test runs in 103 matches. Stepping into the significant role of No. 3 after Rahul Dravid, he became renowned for his resilience and patience, excelling at wearing down world-class bowling attacks over extended innings.
123 & 71 vs Australia, Adelaide 2018 – Rescued India from 19/3 with a lone-wolf ton, then wore down Australia to script a famous win.
206 vs England, Ahmedabad 2012 – Announced himself as Dravid’s successor with a double ton in just his second series at No. 3.
56 vs Australia, Gabba 2021 – Absorbed body blows and drained Aussie bowlers to set up Pant’s heroics in a historic chase.
153 vs South Africa, Johannesburg 2013 – Proved his overseas mettle with a gritty ton in a hard-fought draw against the Proteas.
202 vs Australia, Ranchi 2017 – A legendary knock against the Aussies to put India in a commanding position in the series.
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