Quick Info
| Profession | Cricketer |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 24/12/1988 |
| Age | 37 years |
| Birthplace | Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh |
Latest News about Piyush Chawla
06/06/2025
Piyush Chawla announced his retirement from all forms of cricket on 6 June 2025 through an emotional social media post. The 36-year-old veteran leg-spinner, who was a key member of India's 2007 T20 and 2011 ODI World Cup winning teams, ended a career spanning over two decades and concluded as one of the highest wicket-takers in IPL history.
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Bio/Wiki
| Nickname | Paras |
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| Full Name | Piyush Pramod Chawla |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 168 cm |
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| Weight | 63 kg |
| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
| Hair Color | Black |
Personal Life
| Hobbies | Listening to music |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Affairs/Girlfriends | Anubhuti Chauhan |
| Wife | Anubhuti Chauhan (m. 2013) |
Family
| Father | Pramod Kumar Chawla |
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Career
| International Debut |
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| Coach/Mentor | KK Gautam, Pankaj Saraswat | ||||||
| Jersey Number | #11 (India) | ||||||
| Domestic/State Teams | Uttar Pradesh, Kings XI Punjab, Sussex, Somerset, Kolkata Knight Riders, Gujarat, Mumbai Indians | ||||||
| Batting Style | Left Handed Bat | ||||||
| Bowling Style | Right-arm leg break | ||||||
| Nature on field | Aggressive | ||||||
| Records/Achievements (main ones) |
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| Career Turning Point | His considerable performance in the Under-19 World Cup 2006 got him an early call-up from the Indian National team's test squad for the series against England. |
Favourites
| Cricketer | Anil Kumble |
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Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/piyushchawla_official_/ |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Piyush Chawla's smoking habits: Not known. | |
| 2. Piyush Chawla's alcohol consumption: Not known. | |
| 3. At 16, Chawla took the wicket of Sachin Tendulkar in a domestic match, a moment he cherishes. | |
| 4. When Chawla made his Test debut for India, he was 17 years and 75 days old, making him the second youngest player after Sachin Tendulkar. | |
| 5. Chawla is known as a specialist leg spinner in the international team and displays all-rounder skills in domestic cricket. | |
| 6. Chawla's favorite Uttar Pradesh phrase is "Chidha rahe ho boss? (You teasing me, mate?)". | |
| 7. When dropped from the Indian team, Anil Kumble provided motivation for Chawla. | |
| 8. Chawla views his short height as a benefit, enabling him to flight the ball effectively as a spinner. | |
| 9. Chawla expressed a strong desire to watch Sachin Tendulkar play against Shane Warne, willing to pay any price for the experience. | |
| 10. After a stint in commentary during the 2022 IPL, Chawla returned strongly in the 2023 IPL, claiming 19 wickets for Mumbai Indians, citing his motivation to play in the IPL for his son. | |
| 11. Chawla announced his retirement from all forms of cricket at the age of 36 on 6 June 2025, ending a career spanning over two decades as a two-time World Cup winner |