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Virat Kohli honored Cheteshwar Pujara’s remarkable cricket journey with a touching tribute, highlighting their invaluable partnership in India’s Test cricket legacy.
Highlights
- Pujara retires: Announced retirement from all formats on August 24.
- Kohli’s tribute: Shared a heartfelt Instagram story on August 26.
- Pujara’s stats: 103 Tests, 7,195 runs, 19 centuries, 35 fifties.
- Kohli-Pujara bond: Shared crease in 83 innings, scoring 3,513 runs together.
Veteran Indian batter Virat Kohli penned a heartfelt message for teammate Cheteshwar Pujara following the latter’s retirement from all forms of cricket. Pujara, one of India’s most dependable Test batsmen, announced his decision on social media on Sunday, August 24.
On Tuesday, August 26, Kohli shared an Instagram story to honor the Saurashtra stalwart, writing:
“Grateful for all the times you made my job easier at No. 4, Pujji. What an incredible career you’ve had. Wishing you all the success and happiness in the next chapter. God bless 🙌 @cheteshwar_pujara.”
Pujara’s illustrious Test career spanned 103 matches, where he amassed 7,195 runs at an impressive average of 43.60, including 19 centuries and 35 half-centuries. He also featured in five ODIs, scoring 51 runs.
Kohli and Pujara formed a cornerstone of India’s Test success over the last decade, batting together in 83 innings and scoring 3,513 runs at an average of 43.37, which included 18 half-century stands and seven century partnerships.
Kohli’s tribute not only reflected his admiration for Pujara’s grit and discipline but also underscored the mutual respect and camaraderie that defined their time at the crease.
