Former All-Rounder Slams BCCI, Says Cheteshwar Pujara Deserved Farewell Test

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August 25, 2025 0 183

Former all-rounder Karsan Ghavri said Cheteshwar Pujara may have retired out of frustration and deserved a farewell Test, just like Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma.

Former Indian all-rounder Karsan Ghavri believes Cheteshwar Pujara’s retirement from all forms of cricket may have stemmed from frustration. Despite over a decade and 103 Test appearances, Pujara had not been able to reclaim his place in India’s red-ball setup after June 2023.

Ghavri suggested that Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma might have felt a similar disappointment before stepping away from Test cricket. He felt the BCCI should have ensured a farewell game for players who have crossed the 100-Test milestone.

“It’s possible, he may have retired out of frustration. After representing the country for so long, if a player is not getting chances, anyone will be frustrated. Similarly, Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma must have felt that frustration too before the recent England tour. The BCCI may have their own ideas, but ultimately, the player suffers. These players are not demanding crores of rupees. It’s all about honour and they all deserved that farewell Test, 110 per cent,” stated Ghavri, as quoted by Mid-Day.

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“All those who have played 100 Tests, should be honoured with a farewell match. The BCCI should have given that honour to Kohli, Rohit and Pujara as they thoroughly deserved it considering their huge contribution to the game. No one wants to end their career like this. If someone has represented the country in 100 or more Tests, it is most definitely a sizeable contribution. He [Pujara] belongs to that distinguished list of players,” he added.

Notably, Cheteshwar Pujara ended his international journey as one of India’s finest Test batters. He featured in 103 matches, batting 176 times, and amassed 7,195 runs at a steady average of 43.60. His tally included 19 centuries, 35 half-centuries and three double hundreds.