New Delhi, Aug. 25 -- Former Indian cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin paid a heartwarming tribute to batter Cheteshwar Pujara following his retirement from all forms of Indian cricket, calling his batting a "symphony".

Pujara on Sunday announced his retirement, ending more than a decade-long career. The 37-year-old batter shared the post on his 'X' handle.

Pujara made his international debut against Australia in Bengaluru on October 9, 2010. The latter played a total of 103 Tests and amassed 7195 runs at an average of 43.60. Pujara slammed 19 hundreds and 35 half-centuries throughout his international career with a highest score of 206*. He also played five ODIs, scoring 51 runs.

Taking to his YouTube Channel, Ashwin said that Pujara's rol...