The former India number three posted the copy of the letter on social media and thanked the prime minister for his warm words.
'Such things happen, and not everything deserves a reaction. I played and played well and that's what matters.'
'The Diary of a Cricketer's Wife' penned by Puja Pujara, capturing the journey of her husband Cheteshwar, found a hallowed introduction place at the Lord's Cricket Ground library and the author termed the book as "something for everyone."
Legendary Sunil Gavaskar on Saturday said he was at a loss for words and overwhelmed after his statue was unveiled during the inauguration of the MCA Sharad Pawar Cricket Museum at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.
With the world celebrating International Yoga Day, current and former Indian cricketers shared their favourite asanas.
The Australian skipper celebrated Christmas with wife Becky Boston and their son Albie.
K L Rahul's indifferent form could throw Cheteshwar Pujara a lifeline for the tour of Australia, where he enjoys a great record.
While Virat Kohli and K L Rahul opted for Dubai to ring in the New Year, Cheteshwar Pujara, Mohammed Shami and Smriti Mandhana opted for the mountains.
India are yet to win a Test in Birmingham in nearly six decades -- boasting of a dismal record of seven losses and one draw in eight attempts.
'He has started preparing for the Duleep Trophy and will continue playing on the county circuit.'
'We won't miss Virat and Rohit. I have faith in our young team.'
Cheteshwar Pujara identifies reason behind Yashasvi Jaiswal's struggle, offers solution ahead of Boxing Day Test
Marnus Labuschagne arrived at the crease in Perth with a plan: channel his inner Cheteshwar Pujara.
India's senior batter Cheteshwar Pujara warmed up for the Test series in South Africa with a gruelling nets session.
'The love we give away is the only love we keep,' Ashwin captioned a video posted on his X feed.
'Important things like concentration, having a balanced mind, staying calm at all times, all these important things he learnt from his mother.' Arvind Pujara, the master batsman's dad, has been much praised for instilling the right values in his only child, but he tells Rediff.com's Harish Kotian that it was his late mother Reena who is majorly responsible for Cheteshwar's success.
Kerala pacer Nidheesh takes fifer to reduce J&K to 228 for 8
Sussex relieves Pujara after signing Daniel Hughes for 2025 season
The Indian team in Australia lacks a bowling attack that is good enough to take 20 wickets in a Test, Cheteshwar Pujara said
The Indians prep for next month's big game against New Zealand.
The right-hander feels that keeping India's relatively inexperienced pace attack, aside from Jasprit Bumrah, on the field for as long as possible could be the key for the hosts in the five-Test series beginning in Perth on Friday.
His century in the Perth Test during the 2018-2019 series is rated by many as his finest, which Virat Kohli also acknowledges as his best in Australia.
Australia skipper Pat Cummins believes that the 2018-19 Test series loss to India was more hurtful than the 2020-21 debacle under his captaincy as the home team was simply outplayed in that engagement.
A summary of Friday's action in the Ranji Trophy matches across the country.
Pujara is seen playing the forward defence, the pull shot and cover drive.
'Happy Birthday to a wonderful selfless cricketer, his contributions cannot be measured only in runs.'
Shreyas Iyer, Prithvi Shaw and Ajinkya Rahane flopped with the bat as defending champions Mumbai were shocked by Baroda by 84 runs.
Pujara took to Twitter to post pictures of him along with his wife getting vaccinated
Gavaskar pointed out the slow approach from the New Zealand players batted in the summit clash as the conditions were not very suitable for batting.
Cheteshwar Pujara has so far played 77 Tests, scoring 5840 runs with 18 hundreds.
Cricket fraternity hails Gautam Gambhir appointment
'I know he is on record saying that the Test match game is probably a little bit hard on his body. But for a one-off game... he's been bowling every game through this IPL and he's bowling quick.'
'This is an experienced side and we know what is expected of our team.' 'When it comes to preparation, all of us are ready.'
Yashasvi Jaiswal, Ravindra Jadeja and K S Bharat enjoyed their outing.
A round-up of Day 2 of the Ranji Trophy matches played on Sunday
Cheteshwar Pujara was dismissed cheaply as Rest of India spinners shared bulk of the spoils restricting Saurashtra to 212 for 9 on the second day of the Irani Cup in Rajkot on Monday.
Pujara will compete in both first-class and List A games for Sussex.
'All love surround you and the pure light within you, Guide your way home.'
Do you know who rules Cheteshwar Pujara's heart?
'Pray for others too and stand a better chance of having your prayers answered.'
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