Cheteshwar Pujara born on 25 January 1988 in Rajkot, Gujarat is India’s finest Test batsman. His age is 37 years as of 2025. He is popular for his match-winning patience and rock-steady defense at the wicket.
| Name | Cheteshwar Arvind Pujara |
| Nickname | Puji |
| Profession | Cricketer (Batsman) |
| Net Worth | Approx ₹24–30 Crores (USD $3 Million) |
| Family | Father: Arvind Pujara (Cricket Coach), Mother: Reema Pujara (Late) |
| Wife | Puja Pabari |
| Daughter | Aditi Pujara |
| DOB | January 25, 1988 |
| Age | 37 (as of 2025) |
| Height | 5 ft 11 in (180 cm) |
| Birthplace | Rajkot, Gujarat, India |
| Zodiac Sign | Aquarius |
| Jersey Number | 25 (India Test Team) |
| Mentor | Arvind Pujara (Father), Rahul Dravid (inspiration) |
| Batting Style | Right-Handed Batsman |
| Bowling Style | Right-Arm Leg Break |
Cheteshwar Pujara County Match Scorecard & Sussex Highlights
Pujara ruled over County Cricket in England for Sussex with double hundreds regularly in 2022 and 2023. His shift to swinging conditions amazed English cricket followers.
Highlight: Cheteshwar Pujara played 3 double hundreds for Sussex, with 231* vs Middlesex.
Cheteshwar Pujara IPL Teams, Seasons & Performance
| Season | Team | Matches Played | Runs Scored | Highest Score | Strike Rate |
| 2010 | Kolkata Knight Riders | 10 | 122 | 45* | 106.09 |
| 2011-2013 | Royal Challengers Bangalore | 14 | 143 | 51 | 90.51 |
| 2014 | Kings XI Punjab | 6 | 125 | 40 | 100.80 |
| 2021 | Chennai Super Kings | 0 (did not play) | 0 | – | – |
Cheteshwar Pujara’s role in IPL: Reasons Why He Was Not Playing?
Pujara is a Test specialist, primarily a backup top-order batsman and an old-fashioned batting player, not fitting into the massive strike-rate requirements of IPL. Though registered by CSK in 2021, he was never called.
Test Career: Centuries, Highest Scores & Records
Pujara has played 103 Tests and scored 7195 runs at an average of 43.6, with 19 centuries and 35 half-centuries.
- Highest Score: 206* against England
- Balls Faced in Career: 13,400+
- Overseas Heroes: Centuries in England & Australia
Cheteshwar Pujara’s Slowest Innings in Test Cricket
The table shows Pujara’s slowest innings,which got him his nickname, “Wall 2.0”
| Opponent | Runs Scored | Balls Faced | Strike Rate | Venue | Year |
| Australia | 202 | 525 | 38.47 | Ranchi | 2017 |
| South Africa | 43 | 144 | 29.86 | Johannesburg | 2018 |
| England | 72 | 205 | 35.12 | Southampton | 2018 |
| Australia | 56 | 211 | 26.54 | Sydney | 2021 |
| New Zealand | 46 | 169 | 27.21 | Kanpur | 2021 |
Pujara in Duleep, Ranji & Royal London Cup
These numbers prove Pujara’s dominance in Indian as well as international cricket:
| Tournament | Matches | Runs | Average | 100s/50s | Highest Score |
| Ranji Trophy | 85+ | 11,000+ | ~57.5 | 35/45 | 352 |
| Duleep Trophy | 20+ | 1,800+ | ~62.0 | 6/8 | 256 |
| Royal London Cup | 25 | 1,090 | 60.55 | 4/7 | 174* |
Cheteshwar Pujara in Duleep, Ranji & Royal London Cup
Ranji Trophy: 17,000+ domestic runs
Duleep Trophy: Top scorer every time until India call-up
Royal London Cup: Scored heavily for Sussex in limited-over cricket
Cheteshwar Pujara: Video Highlights & Viral Moments
Cheteshwar Pujara 72 (89) vs Australia 2nd Test 2010 Bangalore:
Sydney 2021 Resistance:
Double Century for Sussex:
Cheteshwar Pujara’s Relationship With Virat Kohli & Team Dynamics
There was respect for each other between Kohli and Pujara. Kohli often was quick to defend Pujara’s slow run rate, saying, “He plays for the team, and that’s what matters.”
Virat kohli’s instagram story for pujara
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— Kohlination (@kohlination__18) August 26, 2025
Pujara Retirement
Pujara retired from international cricket in July 2024 after being left out post the WTC Final 2023 and now retired from all forms of cricket.
What’s Next?
County Cricket, mentoring young batsmen, and hopefully the coach’s role in the future.
Cheteshwar Pujara Stats & Records Breakdown
| Format / Tournament | Matches | Runs | Average | 100s / 50s | Highest Score |
| Test Cricket | 103 | 7,195 | 43.6 | 19 / 35 | 206* |
| First-Class (FC) | 260+ | 19,500+ | 51.0 | 61 / 78 | 352 |
| Ranji Trophy | 85+ | 11,000+ | ~57.5 | 35 / 45 | 352 |
| Duleep Trophy | 20+ | 1,800+ | ~62.0 | 6 / 8 | 256 |
| IPL | 30 | 390 | 20.5 | 0 / 1 | 51 |
| ODI | 5 | 51 | 10.2 | 0 / 0 | 27 |
| Royal London Cup | 25 | 1,090 | 60.55 | 4 / 7 | 174* |
| County Championship | 30+ | 2,500+ | 58.0 | 8+ / 10+ | 231 |
Cheteshwar Pujara News & Latest Updates
- Retirement tribute by cricket legends
- Possible commentary & future career as a coach
- Sussex appointed Pujara as Captain for the 2025 season
Writer’s Take
Pujara’s story is one of patience and persistence. While the entire world was talking about strike rates, he was an old value of Test cricket. He shall never be forgotten with persistence, technique, and team awareness.
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