Cheteshwar Pujara reacts to Ajinkya Rahane’s retirement announcement by posting an emotional tribute to his long-time teammate. Rahane announces that he is retiring from international cricket as well as from all formats on Thursday, bringing an end to his playing career at the representative level. In response, Pujara highlights their shared time in the India setup and acknowledges Rahane’s role and presence over the years. Multiple reports from NDTV state that Pujara’s message is framed around respect and camaraderie, reflecting the long partnership between the two batters during their stint together in the national team. The coverage notes that Rahane’s decision is communicated publicly on the same day, and Pujara’s tribute follows shortly after. The reports do not add details on the specific reasons behind Rahane’s retirement, but they consistently describe the retirement as encompassing both international cricket and all formats, and they present Pujara’s response as an acknowledgment of Rahane’s career and contribution as a teammate.