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Cheteshwar Pujara's retirement marks the end of an era of Test cricket resilience. His record of facing 525 balls in a single innings against Australia in 2017 tops the list of marathon innings by Indian batsmen.

Cricket legend Cheteshwar Pujara, renowned for his resilience, retired from Indian cricket, prompting tributes from Sunil Gavaskar and Niranjan Shah. Gavaskar lauded Pujara's dedication to Indian cricket, while Shah highlighted his technical brilliance and mental fortitude. The Saurashtra Cricket Association president, Jaydev Shah, celebrated Pujara's embodiment of discipline and inspiration to aspiring cricketers.

The newly unveiled MCA Sharad Pawar Cricket Museum at Wankhede Stadium, while lauded for its design and exhibits, has stirred debate over its naming. Viren Rasquinha's comment sparked discussion about honoring administrators versus players. The museum celebrates Mumbai's cricketing history, featuring interactive displays and memorabilia, opening to the public on September 22, 2025.

Sunil Gavaskar was overwhelmed as his statue was unveiled at Wankhede Stadium, alongside Sharad Pawar. Gavaskar donated his 'lucky' Dadar Union cap, worn during India's 1981 Melbourne Test win, to the MCA museum. He expressed gratitude to the MCA, calling it his 'mother' in cricket, and reminisced about his 10,000th Test run, which inspired the statue.

Following India's defeat to England, Sunil Gavaskar suggested that spinner Kuldeep Yadav should replace Shardul Thakur for the Birmingham Test, anticipating favorable conditions for wrist spin. Gavaskar also expressed concerns about the middle order, particularly Sai Sudharsan and Karun Nair after their dismissals.

Sunil Gavaskar has voiced his concern over the proliferation of fake quotes attributed to him on sports websites and social media. He urged fans to verify information and not blindly believe everything they read online, especially from unverified sources. Gavaskar, currently commentating on the India-England Test series, highlighted the issue after fabricated remarks circulated following India's loss at Headingley.