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Cheteshwar Pujara's quiet retirement highlights a common trend in cricket, where legends like MS Dhoni and Virender Sehwag also missed grand farewells. Many Indian cricket stars, including Yuvraj Singh and Zaheer Khan, exited without fanfare due to form, injuries, or team decisions. The future of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma remains uncertain, raising concerns about potential unceremonious departures.

Five years ago, MS Dhoni, India's celebrated captain and wicketkeeper, retired from international cricket, marking the end of an era. His leadership led India to victories in the T20 World Cup (2007), the ODI World Cup (2011), and the Champions Trophy (2013), making him the only captain to win all three major ICC white-ball trophies.