India, Aug. 24 -- Veteran batter Cheteshwar Pujara has broken the silence over his decision to retire from all forms of Indian cricket. The talismanic batter, who played 103 Tests for India, decided to draw a curtain to his illustrious career on Sunday. Pujara stood as the pillar of India's Test success over the past decade, anchoring the crucial No. 3 position. His grit and consistency were central to several iconic triumphs, none bigger than India's historic Test series victory on Australian soil during the 2018-19 tour, where he was also named Player of the Series.

Pujara made his Test debut in 2010, and it took him a couple of years to become one of India's most dependable players in the format after Rahul Dravid's retirement. During...