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The veteran Chetshwar testing batter raised on Sunday, August 24, announced his retirement from all Indian Cricket formats. The current and old Indian players took X (formerly known as Twitter) to congratulate a good career and pay tribute to their contributions to the National Indian Cricket team.
Upload began his international career in 2010 with a test debut against Australia in Bengaluru, where he was fired by four runs in the first tickets, but marked 72 in the second. The batter debuted in 2013 against Zimbabwe. He played only five games in his career, marking a total of 51 runs.
CHTSHWAR APPANTA PLAYED HIS FINAL MATCH FOR INDIA IN THE FINAL OF THE 2023 World Championship
CHTSHWAR APPANTA PLAYED 103 TEST MATTERS FOR INDIA, annotating 7,195 runs to an average of 43.60, including 19 centuries and 35 years. With number 3, he scored 6,529 runs in 94 tests, with a higher score than 206.
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The right -hand baptism played its final test by 2023 during the final of the World Test Championship against Australia in the Oval. However, he continued at the domestic cricket during the Ranji 2024-25 trophy, scoring 402 runs to an average of 40.20 for Saurashtra.
With younger players such as Sai Sudharsan and Karun Nair, taking on the number 3, climbing was not selected for the last games. Above all, it was not considered for the western part of the Duleep trophy in 2025.
Principal coach Gautam Gambhir and Captain Shubman Gill react to the retirement of CHTSHWAR
The current and current Indian cricketers paid tribute to CHTSHWAR’s on social media after their retirement. India’s lead coach Gautam Gambhir praised his resilience and determination during difficult times, while Captain Shubman Gill also expressed his respect for the veteran.
“It was raised when the storm was damaged, he fought when Hope faded. Congratulations Pujji,” Gambhir wrote in X (before Twitter) on Sunday, August 24.
It was raised when the storm was damaged, he fought when the hope faded. Congratulations Pujji 🇮🇳@Cheteshwar1 pic.twitter.com/0TJ836UOO9
– Gautam Gambhir (@gautamgambhir) August 24, 2025
“Thank you Pujji Bhai ❤️🇮🇳 @cheshwar1,” said Shubman Gill.
Thanks Pujji Bhai ❤️🇮🇳 @Cheteshwar1 pic.twitter.com/xhjs6i67rtt
– Pour Gill (@shubmangill) August 24, 2025
Ralarda ended as the eighth scorer of India in tests. Its best performance took place at the 2018-19 Bordra-Gavaskar Trophy in Australia, where he accumulated 521 runs and faced more than 1,200 balls.
India won its first victory in Australia. Also rise was impressed with the bat in 2021 in Brisbane, where its 56 runs against relentless bowling helped India achieve a historic victory in Gabba.
Chetshwar’s career exemplifies perseverance and selflessness – Devajit Saikia
BCCI secretary, Devajit Saikia, said he went up is a brilliant example of perseverance and selflessness. Saikia congratulated his contributions both internationally and national.
“Chetshwar’s career climb is a brilliant example of perseverance and selflessness. He personified the test of test cricket. His ability to crush opposition attacks and his immense concentration powers made him the bastion of India’s struggle,” Saikia said.
“He showed that it was possible to succeed at the highest level as he remains true to the traditional values of the game. His commitment to the Indian cricket, both internationally and national, has been highlighted. We thank him for everything he has given to the game and the country.”
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