New Delhi, Aug. 24 -- Test stalwart Cheteshwar Pujara has announced his retirement from "all forms of Indian cricket" on Sunday, thus drawing curtains to a 20-year-old career. However Pujara will be available to play in foreign leagues. The last time Pujara played for India was in 2023, against Australia at The Oval in the World Test Championship (WTC) final.

"As a little boy from the small town of Rajkot, along with my parents, I set out to aim for the stars; and dreamt to be a part of the Indian cricket team. Little did I know then that this game would give me so much - invaluable opportunities, experiences, purpose, love, and above all a chance to represent my state and this great nation," Pujara wrote on his retirement.

"Wearing the...