India’s two-time World Cup-winning leg-spinner, Piyush Chawla, introduced his retirement from all codecs {of professional} cricket on Friday.
“After greater than 20 years on the sector, the time has come to bid adieu to the gorgeous sport,” the 36-year-old Chawla wrote in an Instagram put up.
That includes for India within the 2007 T20 World Cup and 2011 ODI World Cup triumphs, Chawla amassed over 1000 wickets throughout codecs in skilled cricket. Chawla performed 3 Assessments, 25 ODIs and seven T20Is for India throughout six years until his final look in 2012, nabbing 43 wickets.
Aged 17 years and 75 days when he first represented India in a Check match towards England in March 2006, Chawla stays as India’s second youngest male debutant within the format after Sachin Tendulkar (16y 205d).
“From representing India on the highest degree to being a part of the victorious 2007 T20 World Cup and 2011 ODI World Cup squads, each second on this unbelievable journey has been nothing in need of a blessing. These recollections will endlessly stay etched in my coronary heart,” Chawla added.
In a prolific IPL profession spanned throughout 4 franchises, Chawla racked up 192 wickets in as many matches, along with his final stint coming with the Mumbai Indians between IPL 2022-24.
“A heartfelt thanks to the IPL franchises who positioned their belief in me – Punjab Kings, Kolkata Knight Riders, Chennai Tremendous Kings, and Mumbai Indians. The Indian Premier League has been a very particular chapter in my profession, and I’ve cherished each second taking part in in it. I owe my deepest gratitude to my coaches – Shri Okay.Okay. Gautam and Late Shri Pankaj Saraswat-for nurturing and shaping me into the cricketer I turned.”
“Right now is a deeply emotional day for me as I formally announce my retirement from all types of worldwide and home cricket.
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Chawla made his closing aggressive look for Uttar Pradesh within the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy in November 2024, recording figures of 4/12 on the Wankhede Stadium.
“Although I step away from the crease, cricket will at all times stay inside me. I now look ahead to embarking on a brand new journey, carrying with me the spirit and classes of this stunning sport,” he concluded.