Team India's Test specialist, Cheteshwar Pujara, recently announced his retirement from all formats of the game. Following his retirement, India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi heaped praise on the right-hander, stating that his style of playing was a reminder of the format's beauty.

The former cricketer shared a copy of the letter he received from the Prime Minister on his official social media handle. 

I was honoured to receive a letter of appreciation on my retirement from our Honourable Prime Minister. The warm sentiments expressed are much appreciated. While I venture into my second innings, I cherish every memory on the field, and all the love and appreciation I have… pic.twitter.com/s74fIYrboM