India, Aug. 25 -- Cheteshwar Pujara's retirement has reignited the discussion over legendary players not being given a farewell match in recent times. Pujara, who last played for India in 2023 during the World Test Championship Final, was out of India's scheme of things for the past couple of years despite proving himself in the Ranji Trophy. He decided to draw a curtain to his illustrious career on Sunday while announcing retirement from all forms of Indian cricket.

The talismanic batter, who played massive roles in India's back-to-back Test series wins on Australian soil, finished with 7,195 runs in 103 Tests at an impressive average of 43.60, featuring 19 centuries and 35 half-centuries. He appeared in five ODIs for India but was unab...