Pujara Calls It Quits—A Silent Warrior Leaves a Roar, While Fans Demand a Dignified Farewell
Cricket legend Cheteshwar Pujara has announced his retirement from all formats of the game after years of being overlooked by Team India selectors. Senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor praised his career, saying Pujara “deserved a dignified farewell.”
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My Analysis / Opinion:
Pujara’s retirement isn’t just the end of an illustrious career—it’s a critique of modern cricket’s fast-paced, flashy priorities. The man who anchored India’s fortunes in gritty Test battles was often sidelined in favor of aggression and novelty. That Tharoor called for respect isn’t political posturing—it’s public sentiment validating the value of grit over glamour. Pujara’s exit may well redefine how we honor perseverance in sport: not by media hype, but by quiet loyalty and uncelebrated consistency.
Closing Line:
In cricket’s age of fireworks, Pujara’s legacy reminds us that sometimes the quietest warriors leave the loudest legacies.