Spinner Piyush Chawla announces retirement from all forms of cricket

Veteran Indian leg-spinner Piyush Chawla, a two-time World Cup winner, has officially announced his retirement from all forms of cricket. The 35-year-old cricketer, who played a key role in India’s victorious 2007 T20 World Cup and 2011 ODI World Cup campaigns, shared the news with fans through an emotional Instagram post on Thursday, taking the cricketing fraternity by surprise.

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Chawla, known for his crafty leg-spin and game-changing performances, debuted for Team India in 2006. While his appearances for the national team were limited, he made a lasting impression with his crucial spells during India’s golden era in limited-overs cricket.

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In domestic and franchise cricket, Piyush Chawla carved a niche for himself. He became one of the most reliable bowlers in the Indian Premier League (IPL), playing for multiple franchises including Kings XI Punjab, Kolkata Knight Riders, and Mumbai Indians. With 179 wickets, he is the third-highest wicket-taker in IPL history, a remarkable feat for a spinner.

Despite not being in the Indian team’s radar in recent years, Chawla continued to deliver consistent performances in domestic circuits and IPL, particularly shining during the IPL 2023 season with his experience and control.

His farewell note expressed deep gratitude to his fans, teammates, coaches, and family, stating that the time had come to “step away from the game that gave me everything.”