One of the finest Indian Test batters, often referred to as Mr. Dependable and Wall 2.0, Cheteshwar Pujara, has announced his retirement from international cricket on August 24, ending a career spanning more than a decade. The 37-year-old was the backbone of India’s Test team in the 2010s.
Since his Test debut in 2010, Pujara was set to become India’s frontline middle-order batter following former Indian Test great Rahul Dravid, holding the fort in challenging conditions. During the decade from 2012 until 2023, he played a crucial role for India in their iconic Test wins at home and abroad, such as series wins in Australia.
Pujara ends his Test career with as many as 7,195 runs in 103 Tests at an average of 43.60 and he amassed these runs with the help of 19 centuries and 35 fifties. Although his white-ball career never took off, comprising only five ODIs, his contribution to red-ball cricket ensured that he is regarded as one of India’s greats.
Pujara’s Monthly Pension from the BCCI
With his retirement, many fans have been curious about whether the ‘Wall 2.0’, Pujara, will receive a pension from the BCCI. The answer is yes. According to the updated policy of Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) that was announced in the 2022, former Indian cricketers will now receive an increased pension amount based on their playing history.
Pujara will get ₹70,000 each month from the Indian apex cricket board, BCCI, amounting to ₹8.4 lakh annually. This pension amount is the consideration to his contribution to Indian cricket and for his iconic career. The pension scheme is one of the measures being taken by BCCI to take care of former cricketers so that they are financially comfortable once retired.
What’s Next for Cheteshwar Pujara
Though he has retired from international cricket, Pujara is not retiring from the game completely. He is expected to remain on and feature in more county cricket, where he has prospered for years, making runs for Sussex in England’s domestic competition. Retirement from India commitments also means he is free for other overseas leagues to play on his own terms.
Cheteshwar Pujara’s retirement marks the end of an era. For over a decade, he was a symbol of resilience, making runs in adversity and keeping India’s batting unit intact when things were at their most critical. His pension is a mere limited reflection of his mammoth services to Indian cricket.
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