Cheteshwar Pujara Biography 2025 Age, Born, Family, Salary, Net Worth And More

Cheteshwar Arvind Pujara born 25 January 1988 is a distinguished Indian cricketer who has represented the Indian national team for over thirteen years. He currently plays for Saurashtra in domestic cricket and has previously played for Sussex County Club in the County Championship. Renowned for his unflappable and patient batting style, Pujara has been a cornerstone of India’s Test team for over a decade. Having played in more than 100 Test matches, he is celebrated for his contribution to India’s historic 2018-19 Test series win in Australia, a monumental achievement for Indian cricket. Pujara made his first-class debut for Saurashtra in December 2005, and went on to make his Test debut in October 2010 at Bangalore. He has also played five One Day Internationals (ODIs) for India. His notable performances include being the highest scorer for India A during their tour of England in 2010. In October 2011, the BCCI awarded him a D-grade national contract. Pujara’s sound technique and ability to play long, resilient innings made him a prime contender for the middle-order spot after the retirements of stalwarts like Rahul Dravid and VVS Laxman. He was also a part of the Chennai Super Kings team that won the IPL 2021 title.

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Pujara’s Test comeback came against New Zealand in August 2012, where he scored a century. He achieved his first double century against England in Ahmedabad in November 2012, and then followed it up with another double century against Australia in March 2013. Both innings were crucial in steering India to victory, earning him the man of the match award on both occasions. In the 2012 NKP Salve Challenger Trophy, Pujara was the top scorer, with two centuries and a half-century. He became one of the fastest to reach 1000 runs in Test cricket, accomplishing the feat in just 11 matches and 18 innings. In 2013, he was named the Emerging Cricketer of the Year.

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In February 2017, during a one-off Test against Bangladesh, Pujara set a new record for the most runs in an Indian first-class season, amassing 1,605 runs—surpassing the previous record of 1,604 runs set by Chandu Borde in 1964-65. In November 2017, he also set a new record for the most double-centuries in first-class cricket by an Indian, with his twelfth double-century, surpassing Vijay Merchant’s previous record. In March 2022, he was awarded a Grade B contract by the BCCI, though after a string of poor performances, Pujara was dropped from the Indian team following a disappointing outing in the 2023 World Test Championship Final.

Cheteshwar Pujara Biography Details

Full name
Cheteshwar Arvind Pujara
Born 25 January 1988 (age 36)
Rajkot, Gujarat, India
Batting Right-handed
Bowling Right arm leg break
Role Top-order batter
Relations Arvind Pujara (father)

Cheteshwar Pujara Early Life

Cheteshwar Pujara was born in Rajkot, Gujarat, on 25 January 1988, into a Hindu family. His father, Arvind Pujara, and his uncle, Bipin Pujara, both represented Saurashtra in the Ranji Trophy. Recognizing his talent early, Pujara’s parents supported his cricket aspirations, and he began playing with a leather ball at the age of 13. Tragically, his mother passed away in 2005 due to cancer when Pujara was just 17. Pujara completed his Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) from J. J. Kundalia College in Rajkot. Pujara married Puja Pabari in a ceremony in Rajkot on 13 February 2013. The couple welcomed their daughter, Aditi, on 22 February 2018.

Cheteshwar Pujara Physical Stats

Attribute Details
Full Name Cheteshwar Arvind Pujara
Nickname Chintu, Good Boy
Profession Cricketer (Batsman)
Height 165 cm / 5’ 10”
Weight 71 kg / 157 lbs
Body Measurements Chest: 39 in, Waist: 32 in, Biceps: 11 in
Eye Color Light Brown
Hair Color Black

Cheteshwar Pujara Cricket Career

Category Details
International Debut Test: 9 October 2010 vs Australia
ODI: 1 August 2013 vs Zimbabwe
T20: N/A
Batting Style Right-Handed Bat
Bowling Style Right-arm legbreak
Jersey Number #15 (India)
Coach/Mentor Karsan Ghavri

Domestic and International Teams

Team Details
Domestic Teams Saurashtra, Kolkata Knight Riders, Royal Challengers Bangalore, Kings XI Punjab, Derbyshire, Yorkshire
International Teams India, India A, Board Presidents XI, West Zone, Mumbai A, Saurashtra

Key Records and Achievements

Record/Achievement Details
Fastest 1,000 Test Runs Second-fastest Indian after Vinod Kambli
2013 First-Class Runs Scored 2,043 runs in 2013, second only to Chris Rogers
Triple Centuries Ninth batsman to score three career first-class triple centuries
Man of the Series U-19 World Cup 2006 (Close to 350 runs)
Longest Innings (India) First Indian to face 500+ balls (2017)
Double Centuries (County) Second Indian to score a double ton in County Championship (2022)

Cheteshwar Pujara Personal Life

Attribute Details
Date of Birth 25 January 1988
Age (as of 2023) 35 Years
Birthplace Rajkot, Gujarat, India
Zodiac Sign Aquarius
Hometown Rajkot, Gujarat, India
School Lal Bahadur Shastri Vidyalaya, Rajkot, RM Chhaya High School
Educational Qualification Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA, correspondence)

Family and Relationships

Family Member Details
Father Arvind Pujara (Former cricketer)
Mother Late Reena Pujara (Died 2005)
Wife Puja Pabari (Married 13 February 2013)
Children Daughter: Aditi (born 22 February 2018)
Siblings Not Known

Favourite Things

Category Details
Favourite Batsman Sachin Tendulkar, Rahul Dravid, Ricky Ponting
Favourite Actor Amitabh Bachchan, Johnny Depp
Favourite Singer Lata Mangeshkar
Favourite Destination Cape Town

Batting and Fielding Stats (Test)

Matches Inns Runs Avg 100s 50s 4s 6s
Tests 101 178 6,100 19 27 748 6

Cheteshwar Pujara ODI Stats

Matches Inns Runs Avg 100s 50s 4s 6s
ODIs 5 69 34.5 1 0 7 1

First-Class Career Stats

Matches Inns Runs Avg 100s 50s 4s 6s
First-Class 160 279 12,300 50 44 1,300 40

Cheteshwar Pujara T20 Stats

Matches Inns Runs Avg 100s 50s 4s 6s
T20s 1 11 11 0 0 1 0

Cheteshwar Pujara IPL Stats

Teams Matches Inns Runs Avg 100s 50s
Chennai Super Kings (2021) 7 7 110 22 0 0

Career Turning Point

Event Details
Career Turning Point Consistent performances in first-class cricket brought him into the Indian Test team, where his resilience and technique were noticed.

Cheteshwar Pujara Net Worth

The estimated net worth of Cheteshwar Pujara is $3 Million.

Cheteshwar Pujara Summary

Cheteshwar Pujara’s cricketing career has been defined by his technical prowess and resilience, especially in Test cricket. Despite limited opportunities in the shorter formats, Pujara’s contributions in long-form cricket, especially in India’s historic series victories abroad, are unparalleled. His calm demeanor, solid technique, and impressive statistics make him a true stalwart in the world of cricket.

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