Cheteshwar Pujara’s wife, Puja Pabari, shared a poignant Instagram message on the former’s international retirement and how much she has appreciated his journey in competitive cricket throughout.
Pujara announced his retirement from international cricket on August 24, 2025, via his official social media channels, sending shockwaves through the cricketing fraternity.
Puja, an author and renowned internet personality, expressed her delight that her husband played the game fairly and without sacrificing effort.
She is also delighted that the great cricketer always gave his all while playing in a way that reflected his character as an athlete and as a human being.
‘Be in the present as the present is the present of the supreme presence’ – a guiding principle of the Bhagavad Gita which is something you have been living by for quite sometime now, and hope it continues to guide you in this next phase! As you bid goodbye to your first love, passion and the sport you love so much, I am glad you always gave it your all and played the game in your own calm and dignified way!,” the caption of the post read.
View this post on Instagram
She also admitted that she fell in love with the sport after getting married to the cricketer in 2013, and that both of them deserved to celebrate the missed time together due to professional commitments going forward.
“From knowing nothing about cricket to loving you and the sport through your eyes – your journey has been a true education in life’s lessons for me, and I couldn’t be more grateful to have gone through the highs and lows of your career together! I will miss cheering you on the field, following the unshakeable routines, and at times maybe also the anxiousness before a match/series. For all the missed celebrations and adjustments made in order to prioritise cricket, lets make up for it now,” she captioned further.
India
