Indian cricket fraternity hails Pujara's grit and resilience Pujara 'stood tall when the storm raged'

Cheteshwar Pujara's retirement on Sunday evoked an outpouring of admiration from the cricketing fraternity with former teammates and coaches saluting his grit, determination and selflessness that defined his Test career.

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NEW DELHI:

The 37-year-old Pujara, who played 103 Tests and scored 7195 runs at an average of 43.60, announced his retirement from all forms of cricket, drawing curtains on a career that epitomised resilience in the longest format.

Cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar recalled how Pujara's reassuring presence at the crease helped the team and picked his outing in the 2018 series in Australia as one of his best performances.

"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," Tendulkar wrote on X.