Cheteshwar Pujara Says He Will Consider Coaching or NCA Opportunities After Retirement

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August 29, 2025 0 362

Cheteshwar Pujara, after retiring from international cricket, stated that he is open to coaching or other roles to keep serving Indian cricket.

Cheteshwar Pujara, who retired from international cricket on August 24, 2025, has expressed interest in taking up a coaching role with the Indian team in the future. The 37-year-old said he is also enjoying his stint in broadcasting and plans to continue it. Pujara mentioned he is open to working with the National Cricket Academy and other roles that contribute to Indian cricket.

“I’ve enjoyed the broadcasting work for sure. So, I’ll definitely continue doing that. When it comes to coaching or any work at the NCA (BCCI Centre of Excellence), I’ll be open to it. I haven’t genuinely thought about it. Whenever there is any opportunity which arises, I’ll try and take a call then. I’ve mentioned this earlier also that I would like to stay attached to the game. So, in whatever manner I can contribute to Indian cricket, I’ll be more than happy to do so,” Pujara was quoted as saying by The Hindu.

Reflecting on his journey, he credited his late mother while acknowledging his father’s dedication to the sport as a constant source of motivation. Pujara also praised his wife Pooja for her support throughout his career, noting her efforts in documenting the challenges and sacrifices behind his success.

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“It was an emotional moment for him [Pujara’s father] as well. He also was an inspiration for me because his commitment towards cricket was excellent and I’ve learnt a lot from him. But I also would like to thank my mom. I lost my mom when I was 17 because of cancer, but she taught me a lot of things. She taught me to be a good human being. My wife Pooja as well, she has written a book where she writes that it takes a village for a person to be a successful cricketer,” he added.

Notably, Cheteshwar Pujara ended his international career as India’s eighth-highest Test run-scorer with 7,195 runs at an average of 43.60, including 19 centuries and 35 fifties. Since debuting in 2010, he featured in 103 Tests and 5 ODIs, holding India’s batting line at No. 3 for more than a decade.