India, Aug. 24 -- India batter Cheteshwar Pujara on Sunday announced his retirement from all forms of Indian cricket. Pujara last played for India in the 2023 World Test Champions final against Australia at The Oval.

Pujara made the announcement on social media. In the emotional statement, he wrote that wearing the Indian jersey and giving his all was an indescribable honour, but with gratitude, he has decided to retire from all forms of Indian cricket.

"Wearing the Indian jersey, singing the anthem, and trying my best each time I stepped on the field - it's impossible to put into words what it truly meant. But as they say, all good things must come to an end, and with immense gratitude I have decided to retire from all forms of Indian ...