Piyush Chawla: Closing a Legendary Chapter in Cricket
Former Indian cricketer Piyush Chawla announces his retirement from all formats of cricket. An impactful player, Chawla represented India at 15 and had a commendable career in first-class cricket and IPL. Known for his googlies, he played 35 matches for India and 192 IPL fixtures, securing numerous accolades.
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In a major development for Indian cricket, former cricketer Piyush Chawla has opted to retire from all formats of the sport, including international cricket, first-class cricket, and the cash-rich Indian Premier League (IPL), as announced on his Instagram account this Friday morning.
Piyush Chawla made headlines as a young prodigy, debuting for the India Under-19 and Uttar Pradesh U-22 teams at just 15. He had an influential first-class season, leading Uttar Pradesh to their first Ranji Trophy victory with 35 wickets. Known for his mastery of googlies, Chawla even managed to unsettle the formidable Kevin Pietersen during India's 2007 tour of Ireland and England.
Despite being overshadowed after Anil Kumble's retirement and his inconsistent international tenure, Chawla made his way to the team for the 2011 World Cup. A stalwart of the IPL with 192 wickets in 192 matches, he provided much-needed support to teams such as Punjab Kings, Kolkata Knight Riders, Chennai Super Kings, and Mumbai Indians.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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