Piyush Chawla Retires: On June 6, 2025, India’s beloved leg-spinner Piyush Chawla retires from all forms of cricket, ending a remarkable two-decade journey.
The 36-year-old, a key part of India’s 2007 T20 World Cup and 2011 ODI World Cup wins, shared an emotional message on Instagram, saying, “Today is a deeply emotional day for me as I officially announce my retirement from all forms of international and domestic cricket.”
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Piyush Chawla Retires – Early Days and Rise to Fame
Piyush Chawla began his cricket journey at just 15, making waves in competitive cricket. Born on December 24, 1988, in Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh, he caught everyone’s eye when he bowled Sachin Tendulkar with a clever googly in the 2005-06 Challenger Series.
At 17, he debuted in first-class cricket and soon became India’s second-youngest Test player, taking the field against England in 2006, just behind Sachin Tendulkar.
His talent shone early, and he played for India U19 and Uttar Pradesh U22 teams.
In the 2005-06 Ranji Trophy, Chawla’s 35 wickets and 224 runs helped Uttar Pradesh clinch their first-ever title, earning him the Madhavrao Scindia Award as the season’s top wicket-taker.
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World Cup Glory and IPL Success
Piyush Chawla retires with unforgettable memories from India’s golden moments. He was a vital part of the 2007 T20 World Cup and 2011 ODI World Cup-winning squads, cherishing every second of those triumphs.
“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,” he said.
In the IPL, Chawla played for teams like Punjab Kings, Kolkata Knight Riders, Chennai Super Kings, and Mumbai Indians.
He took 192 wickets in 192 matches, ranking joint third all-time alongside Sunil Narine.
A Heartfelt Goodbye
In his retirement post, Piyush Chawla retires with gratitude, thanking his family, late father, coaches, the BCCI, Uttar Pradesh Cricket Association, and Gujarat Cricket Association for their support.
His last competitive game was for Uttar Pradesh in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy in November 2024, where he took 4/12 at Wankhede Stadium.
