Piyush Chawla, India's T20I and ODI World Cup winner, announces retirement from all forms of cricket

Piyush Chawla, India's T20I and ODI World Cup winner, announces retirement from all forms of cricket

New Delhi:

36-year-old veteran India spinner Piyush Chawla recently came forward and announced his retirement from all forms of cricket. The veteran took to social media and shared a heartfelt message where he announced his decision to the fans. It is worth noting that Chawla was a part of India’s T20 World Cup winning squad in 2007 and the ODI World Cup winning squad in 2011 as well.

Throughout his career, he represented the Indian team across 25 ODIs, 3 Test matches, and 7 T20Is, where he took a total of 43 wickets across formats. Furthermore, he has also represented Chennai Super Kings, Kings XI Punjab, and Kolkata Knight Riders in the IPL, being a part of KKR’s 2014 title-winning team.

He took to Instagram to announce his decision and recalled the memorable moments of his cricket career that spanned for two decade. “After more than two decades on the field, the time has come to bid adieu to the beautiful game. 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. 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 statement read.

Cricket will always live within me, says Chawla

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Furthermore, having won the IPL multiple times, Chawla recalled the special moments. He played for four teams in his career and is among the leading wicket-takers in the history of the cash-rich league. The 36-year-old played a staggering 192 matches in IPL and picked up as many wickets with his economy being only 7.96 which is a commendable effort.

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"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. To my family, my eternal pillar of strength: your unwavering support has been my foundation through all the highs and lows. A special mention to my late father, whose belief in me lit the path I walked. Without him, this journey would never have been possible.

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"I also thank the BCCI, the UPCA (Uttar Pradesh Cricket Association), and the GCA (Gujarat Cricket Association) for providing me with the platform and opportunities to evolve and express myself as a cricketer.

Today is a deeply emotional day for me as I officially announce my retirement from all forms of international and domestic cricket. 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," Chawla added in his retirement statement.

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