'My source of inspiration, balance, peace …': Wife Puja Pabari's heartfelt message for Cheteshwar Pujara as the batter turns 37

NEW DELHI: Veteran Indian cricketer Cheteshwar Pujara turned 37 on Saturday, and his wife, Puja Pabari, marked the occasion with a heartwarming tribute on social media. Sharing a photo on Instagram, Puja expressed her deep admiration and love for her husband, writing, "To my source of inspiration, balance, peace, prayer, and love. Happiest Birthday." Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!The couple, who tied the knot on February 13, 2013, in Rajkot, have shared a decade of love and partnership. They welcomed their daughter, Aditi, on February 22, 2018, completing their family. Pujara, known for his resilience and impeccable technique on the field, was recently part of the Saurashtra team in their commanding 10-wicket victory against Delhi in the Ranji Trophy. Despite being out of the Indian national team since June 2023, when he last played against Australia in the ICC World Test Championship final, Pujara continues to showcase his dedication to the game at the domestic level. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) also extended birthday wishes to Pujara on social media, celebrating his stellar contributions to Indian cricket. The right-handed batter has an impressive record in international cricket, with 103 Test appearances yielding 7,195 runs at an average of 43.60, including 19 centuries and 35 half-centuries. He has also represented India in five ODIs. While his future in the national team remains uncertain, Puja's touching message reflects the unwavering support and love that has been a constant in Pujara's life, both on and off the field.