New Delhi: Cheteshwar Pujara known as the wall of Indian Test cricket retired from all formats of cricket today. In an emotional message released on social media he said that wearing the Indian jersey and singing the national anthem had been the biggest pride of his life but now the time had come for him to move towards a new chapter in his life. When and how did Pujaras cricket journey start? Pujara made his debut for the Indian team in 2010 coming from a small town in Rajkot. In his 13-year-long international career he played 103 Tests and 5 ODIs for India. He did not get success in ODIs but he made his own identity in Test cricket. He last played for India in the World Test Championship final held in 2023. How important was Pujaras contribution? In Test cricket Pujara scored 7195 runs in 103 matches including 19 centuries 35 half-centuries and 3 double centuries. Many times he pulled the Indian team out of difficult situations with his long innings and patience. He was called the new wall after Rahul Dravid. His batting style contributed significantly to helping the Indian team win big matches in difficult conditions like Australia England and South Africa. Which records did Pujara make? Pujara has many unique records to his name. He is the only Indian batsman to score more than 2000 runs against Australia in Test cricket. Not only this he is the only batsman of the 21st century to face more than 500 balls in an innings. Also he has been a part of the team in all of Indias Test victories in SENA countries (South Africa England New Zealand Australia) since 2010. What does Pujaras legacy teach the coming generation? Pujaras career is a symbol of patience discipline and dedication. While aggression is given priority in todays cricket Pujara showed that patience and technique can also lead to great success. With his retirement Indian cricket is losing a player who redefined combativeness and consistency in Test cricket. Story Highlights Indian Test crickets Wall Cheteshwar Pujara announced his retirement from all formats. After debuting in 2010 he played 103 Tests in 13 years scored 7195 runs and recorded 19 centuries. The only batsman to score 2000+ runs against Australia and face more than 500 balls in an innings in the 21st century. Called the new Wall after Rahul Dravid he pulled India out of many difficult situations with patience and technique. Pujaras career will be an example of discipline patience and dedication for the coming generations.