Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli recently shocked the cricketing world, as the superstar India duo announced their retirement from Test Cricket in a short span of time. This was just a month before India's crucial tour to England which begins on June 20. After these two stalwarts, another ex-ODI World Cup winner followed in their footsteps. Star leg-spinner Piyush Chawla has announced his retirement from all forms of cricket.

Piyush Chawla announced his retirement from cricket as the age of 36, with an emotional and heartfelt not on his Instagram account.

Chawla has represented India in all three formats of the game. He has played 3 Tests, 25 ODIs and 7 T20Is across his career. He has taken 7, 32, and 4 wickets respectively in the three formats. Chawla was also part of the India squads that won the 2007 T20 World Cup and the 2011 ODI World Cup under the captaincy of MS Dhoni.

Piyush Chawla also had a storied career in the IPL. He played 191 games and picked up 192 wickets. He is the fourth-highest wicket-taker in the history of the cash-rich league.

Piyush Chawla's Goodbye Message

In a heartfelt post on his Instagram profile, Piyush Chawla reminisced his 20+ years in cricket, thanking all the teams that he hs played with over the years.

"After more than two decades on the field, the time has come to bid adieu to the beautiful game.

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. These memories will forever remain etched in my heart.

A heartfelt thank you to the IPL franchises who placed their trust in me – Punjab Kings, Kolkata Knight Riders, Chennai Super Kings, and Mumbai Indians. The Indian Premier League has been a truly special chapter in my career, and I have cherished every moment playing in it.

I owe my deepest gratitude to my coaches – Shri K.K. Gautam and Late Shri Pankaj Saraswat – for nurturing and shaping me into the cricketer I became.

To my family, my eternal pillar of strength: your unwavering support has been my foundation through all the highs and lows. A special mention to my late father, whose belief in me lit the path I walked. Without him, this journey would never have been possible.

I also thank the BCCI, the UPCA (Uttar Pradesh Cricket Association), and the GCA (Gujarat Cricket Association) for providing me with the platform and opportunities to evolve and express myself as a cricketer.

Today is a deeply emotional day for me as I officially announce my retirement from all forms of international and domestic cricket.

Though I step away from the crease, cricket will always live within me. I now look forward to embarking on a new journey, carrying with me the spirit and lessons of this beautiful game.," Chawla wrote.

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