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Veteran Indian Cricketer Piyush Chawla Retires from All Formats of the Game.

Sports | Dated: 10 Jun 2025

On June 6, 2025, Indian leg-spinner Piyush Pramod Chawla announced his retirement from all forms of professional cricket. Chawla, known for his crafty leg-spin, was a key member of India’s World Cup-winning squads in both the 2007 ICC T20 World Cup and the 2011 ICC ODI World Cup.

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • - Over the span of his illustrious career, he amassed more than 1,000 wickets across all professional formats, leaving behind a legacy of consistency and skill.
  • - Piyush Chawla made his Test debut in 2006 against England at just 17 years and 75 days, becoming India’s second-youngest male debutant after Sachin Tendulkar. He later debuted in ODIs in 2007 against Bangladesh, claiming 3 wickets, and in T20Is in 2010 against South Africa.
  • - Chawla represented India in 3 Tests, 25 ODIs, and 7 T20 Internationals, securing a total of 43 wickets across formats during his international career.

💡 Other Important Facts:

  • (i) In the Indian Premier League (IPL), he played for Chennai Super Kings (CSK), Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), Kings XI Punjab (now Punjab Kings), and Mumbai Indians (MI) from 2008 to 2024.
  • (ii) As of June 2025, Chawla has taken 192 IPL wickets, making him the joint third-highest wicket-taker in the tournament’s history, alongside Sunil Narine, behind Yuzvendra Chahal (221) and Bhuvneshwar Kumar (198).
  • (iii) He was part of IPL-winning squads with CSK in 2021 and with KKR in both 2022 and 2024, marking a successful franchise cricket journey.

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

Recently, which Indian cricketer announced his retirement from all forms of professional cricket on June 6, 2025?

Correct Answer: Piyush Chawla

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