Cheteshwar Pujara Launches Wife Puja’s Book 'The Diary of a Cricketer’s Wife' During the IPL 2025 Season

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Published during the 2025 IPL season, the book offers a moving, behind-the-scenes portrait of India's Test rock through the eyes of the woman who stood by him at the non-striker’s end of life.

While the cricketing world buzzes with the highs and lows of IPL 2025, Cheteshwar Pujara—India’s Test cricket stalwart—has stepped into a different kind of spotlight.

Swapping his whites for a microphone in the commentary box, Pujara has now lent his voice to something even more personal: the launch of a poignant memoir penned by his wife, Puja.

Titled The Diary of a Cricketer’s Wife, the book is an emotional tribute to the journey the couple has shared since their marriage in 2013. Released in collaboration with HarperCollins, the memoir offers an intimate look at Pujara’s professional battles and personal triumphs, not through statistics or match reports, but from the unique vantage point of a loving partner.

The couple announced the book’s release through a touching Instagram video that instantly struck a chord with fans. With a soft smile and trademark composure, Pujara introduced the project saying, Hey everyone! I'm Cheteshwar Pujara and I'm really excited to announce a book in partnership with HarperCollins.

Then came Puja, the heart behind the pages, who added with warmth and candour, Hello, this must be your journey but I'm the author of the book. I'm the one who's seen it from the non-striker's end... I truly believe that there's something for everyone in the Cheteshwar Pujara story.

A Story Beyond the Scorecard

Unlike traditional biographies, The Diary of a Cricketer’s Wife promises to tread a more personal path. It delves into the sacrifices, silences, and steadfast support that often go unnoticed in the world of high-stakes cricket. From long tours and missed family occasions to the agony of form slumps and the ecstasy of a gritty hundred, Puja captures it all with heartfelt detail and unwavering honesty.

For fans who’ve followed Pujara’s career—103 Tests, 19 centuries, and three double tons between 2010 and 2023—this memoir is a timely reminder that numbers never tell the whole story. Especially now, when the 36-year-old finds himself on the outside of India’s Test squad, his last appearance being the 2023 World Test Championship final.

The emotional backdrop of the book’s release only adds to its depth. As Pujara transitions into a new role as a cricket analyst during the 2025 IPL season, fans will not only hear his sharp insights on air but also read about the inner resolve it took to survive the pressures of elite cricket for over a decade.

From Chennai’s Glory to Silent Grit

Among the many moments chronicled in the book is Pujara’s IPL triumph with Chennai Super Kings in 2021. A player often typecast as a red-ball specialist, Pujara’s limited appearances in the glitzy T20 league never fully captured the fighter he was behind the scenes. Now, through Puja’s lens, readers will get a closer look at how he embraced every role with quiet dignity—whether padded up for the CSK dugout or taking body blows for India in Australia.

The book doesn’t shy away from the painful bits either—the dropped selections, the criticism, the wait for recalls, and the haunting silence that follows when the phone doesn’t ring. Yet, at the heart of every chapter is Puja’s unwavering belief in the man she married.

A Love Letter, A Life Shared

For Puja, this book is more than just a memoir—it’s a love letter, a testimony, and an offering to fans who may only know the cricketer but not the man. Her writing reflects the emotional strength it takes to be a cricketer’s spouse, watching your partner soar and stumble while cheering from the sidelines.

At a time when cricketing autobiographies are often dominated by self-reflections from the players themselves, The Diary of a Cricketer’s Wife offers a fresh, emotionally resonant perspective. It’s the tale of how a couple navigated fame, failure, and faith in a world where nothing is ever guaranteed—not even the next selection.

A Book for Every Fan, Every Partner

As the book goes up for pre-order, the timing couldn’t be more perfect. The IPL may be roaring in full swing, but here comes a quiet reminder of the enduring human stories beneath the roaring crowds and flashing lights.

Puja’s words ring true: I truly believe that there's something for everyone in the Cheteshwar Pujara story. Whether you’re a fan of the game, a partner standing behind someone chasing dreams, or simply a lover of stories rooted in grit and grace—this one promises to be a must-read.

As Pujara steps into his new chapter as an analyst, it’s his wife who has now taken the strike—delivering a literary innings that will be hard to forget.