Piyush Chawla Announces Retirement from All Forms of Cricket, Indian spinner Piyush Chawla, who represented the national team from 2006 to 2012, announced his retirement from all forms of cricket on Friday, June 6, 2025. The 36-year-old shared the news via a post on Instagram.
Piyush Chawla’s international career spanned seven years, during which he represented India in all three formats of the game. He made his debut in May 2006 in a home Test series against England and played his last international match in December 2012, a T20 International, again against England. Throughout his career, Chawla featured in 3 Test matches, 25 One Day Internationals (ODIs), and 7 T20 Internationals (T20Is).
As a leg-spinner, he played a key role in India’s bowling attack, especially in limited-overs cricket. Chawla was also part of India’s victorious squads in the ICC T20 World Cup in 2007 and the ICC Cricket World Cup in 2011, both under the captaincy of MS Dhoni. His contributions, though limited in the longest format, were valuable in India’s success on the international stage during his tenure.
In his international career, Piyush Chawla featured in 3 Test matches, 25 One Day Internationals (ODIs), and 7 T20 Internationals (T20Is). He was also a member of India’s ICC T20 World Cup-winning squad in 2007 and the ICC Cricket World Cup-winning team in 2011, both under the captaincy of MS Dhoni.
Piyush Chawla had an impressive and long-lasting career in the Indian Premier League (IPL), where he established himself as one of the tournament’s top spinners. Making his debut in the inaugural IPL season in 2008, Chawla played consistently until his final season in 2024. Throughout his IPL journey, he represented four major franchises: Kings XI Punjab (now Punjab Kings), Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), Chennai Super Kings (CSK), and Mumbai Indians (MI).
Chawla’s impact in the IPL was significant, finishing as the third-highest wicket-taker in the history of the competition. His ability to take crucial wickets and maintain control during the middle overs made him a valuable asset to every team he played for. Among his many achievements, the highlight came in 2014 when he played a vital role in KKR’s championship-winning campaign.
Under the captaincy of Gautam Gambhir, Chawla’s performances helped KKR lift the IPL trophy that year. In the thrilling final against Kings XI Punjab, he was instrumental with both ball and bat. He picked up two key wickets to put pressure on the opposition and later contributed a quickfire unbeaten 13 runs off just five balls. His late cameo was crucial in guiding KKR to chase down a challenging target of 200 runs, sealing a memorable victory for the team.
Chawla’s blend of economical bowling and handy batting made him a consistent performer in the IPL over the years, earning him a lasting legacy in one of the world’s biggest T20 leagues.
Piyush Chawla’s bowling record across Test, ODI, T20I, and IPL
| Format | Matches | Innings Bowled | Wickets | Average | Economy | Best Bowling Figures | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test | 3 | 6 | 7 | 38.57 | – | 4/69 | Played 3 series (2 vs ENG, 1 vs SA) |
| ODI | 25 | 25 | 32 | 34.90 | 5.10 | 4/23 | Debut vs BAN (May 2007), Last vs NED (Mar 2009) |
| T20I | 7 | 7 | 4 | 37.75 | 6.56 | 2/13 | Debut vs SA (May 2010), Last vs ENG (Dec 2012) |
| IPL | 192 | 191 | 192 | 26.60 | 7.96 | 4/17 | Played for KXIP, KKR, CSK, and MI |