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Indian spinner Piyush Chawla has retired from all formats of cricket. The 36-year-old bowler wrote in the Insta post on Friday- ‘After being on the field for more than two decades, now the time has come to say goodbye to this beautiful game.’
Piyush Chawla has been part of the Indian team that won the T20 World Cup in 2007 and the ODI World Cup in 2011. He has also won 2 titles of IPL on behalf of Kolkata Knight Riders. Chawla has played 3 Tests, 25 ODIs and 7 T20 International matches for India. He took a total of 43 wickets.
Piyush Chawla wrote-
From representing India at the top level to becoming a part of the 2007 T20 World Cup and the 2011 ODI World Cup winning team, every moment has not been less than a boon in this incredible journey. These memories will always remain in my heart.
they wrote-
Heartfelt thanks to the franchisees of the IPL who trusted me – Punjab Kings, Kolkata Knight Riders, Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians. IPL has been a special chapter of my career and I have cherished every moment playing in it.
Written for father- travel without him is not possible Piyush, in his post, expressed the galax of the coach, family and father and wrote- ‘I am heartily grateful to my coaches (KK Gautam and Sway. Pankaj Saraswat). Who developed me as a cricketer. My family has been my strength and a pillar in this journey. The unwavering support of the family has been my foundation during all ups and downs. I would like to mention special mention of my late father. He had unwavering faith in me and made a way for me. This journey without them would never be possible.
Piyush Chawla, along with Rahul Dravid after taking the first wicket in the 2006 debut Test.
He wrote- ‘Today is a very emotional day for me, because I officially announce my retirement from all formats of international and domestic cricket. Even if I get away from the crease, but cricket will always be alive within me. Now I am eager to start a new journey by taking the spirit and lesson of this beautiful game with me.