Cheteshwar Pujara Retirement: Why Was India’s Mr. Reliable Dropped From Test Team Despite His Legendary Career?

Cheteshwar Pujara announced retirement from all formats after scoring 7,195 Test runs with 19 centuries. Dropped post-WTC 2023 final due to declining form and slow strike rate, his traditional style didn’t suit modern aggressive Test demands. Still, his resilience and match-saving knocks remain legendary.