Piyush Chawla, a two-time World Cup-winning leg-spinner for India, declared his retirement from professional cricket in all formats on Friday.
“After more than two decades on the field, the time has come to bid adieu to the beautiful game,” the 36-year-old Chawla wrote in an Instagram post.
Chawla, who played for India in the 2007 T20 World Cup and the 2011 ODI World Cup, took more than 1000 wickets in all forms during his career. Chawla spent six years playing for India, taking 43 wickets in three Test matches, twenty-five ODIs, and seven T20Is before his final appearance in 2012.
After Sachin Tendulkar (16y 205d), Chawla is still India's second youngest male debutant in the format. He was 17 years and 75 days old when he made his Test debut against England in March 2006.
“From representing India at the highest level to being part of the victorious 2007 T20 World Cup and 2011 ODI World Cup squads, every moment in this incredible journey has been nothing short of a blessing. These memories will forever remain etched in my heart,” Chawla added.
Chawla took 192 wickets in as many games throughout his illustrious IPL career, which was divided among four franchises. His final stint was with the Mumbai Indians from 2022 to 2024.
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“A heartfelt thank you to the IPL franchises who placed their trust in me – Punjab Kings, Kolkata Knight Riders, Chennai Super Kings, and Mumbai Indians. The Indian Premier League has been a truly special chapter in my career, and I have cherished every moment playing in it. I owe my deepest gratitude to my coaches – Shri K.K. Gautam and Late Shri Pankaj Saraswat-for nurturing and shaping me into the cricketer I became.”
“Today is a deeply emotional day for me as I officially announce my retirement from all forms of international and domestic cricket.”
In November 2024, Chawla made his final competitive appearance for Uttar Pradesh in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, where he registered bowling figures of 4/12.
“Though I step away from the crease, cricket will always live within me. I now look forward to embarking on a new journey, carrying with me the spirit and lessons of this beautiful game,” he concluded.
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