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Economic Times
9 hours ago
- Sport
- Economic Times
Virat Kohli is the only active cricketer from the 2011 World Cup winning squad as Piyush Chawla retires
Fourteen years have passed since India won the ODI World Cup. Piyush Chawla recently retired from all cricket forms. Virat Kohli remains the sole active player from the 2011 winning team. Many legends like MS Dhoni and Sachin Tendulkar have retired. Kohli, now 36, continues to play ODIs. He stands as a link to India's celebrated victory. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads MS Dhoni retired from international cricket in August 2020. Sachin Tendulkar bid farewell to ODIs in 2012 and played his final Test in 2013. Gautam Gambhir played his last match in 2014 and retired in 2018. Yuvraj Singh battled cancer and retired in 2019 after brief comebacks. Virender Sehwag retired in 2015 after fading form. Zaheer Khan retired in 2015 following injury setbacks. Harbhajan Singh last played for India in 2016, retiring in 2021. Suresh Raina retired in 2020, minutes after Dhoni's announcement. Ashish Nehra retired in 2017, ending his career with a farewell match. Munaf Patel stepped away in 2018 after disappearing from the scene post-2012. Yusuf Pathan made his last appearance in 2012 and retired later. Sreesanth, after serving a ban, returned briefly before retiring in 2022. Piyush Chawla, the final to exit, confirmed his retirement in 2025. It's been 14 years since India last lifted the ODI World Cup at the Wankhede Stadium and a golden generation of Indian cricketers has officially bid adieu to the leg-spinner Piyush Chawla announcing his retirement from all forms of the game, Virat Kohli is now the only remaining active cricketer from that legendary 15-member was at the time just 22 years and was one of the youngest players in the team. A young top order batter, he played a crucial role India's World Cup winning campaign under the leadership of MS Dhoni . He now stands as the lone bridge between that iconic night in Mumbai and the present era of Indian retirement of Piyush Chawla on social media brought the spotlight back on the 2011 squad. It was a team filled with some of the greatest names in Indian cricket history Kohli is now 36 years old and is one of the greatest cricketers to have played for India, India across formats, winning multiple ICC awards, and rewriting batting records. He too, plays only the ODI format after having retired from Test cricket last month and from T20I last his presence today serves as a reminder of the passage of time since one of Indian cricket's most treasured triumphs.
Khaleej Times
10 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Khaleej Times
Watch: Indian cricketer Rinku Singh gets engaged to MP Priya Saroj in private ceremony
Indian cricketer Rinku Singh and Samajwadi Party MP Priya Saroj marked the beginning of their journey together with a private yet glamorous engagement celebration on Sunday, June 8, at The Centrum, a luxury hotel in Lucknow, as reported by Indian media. The private yet glamorous event marked the joining of two influential worlds — sports and politics. Indian media reported the couple arriving at the venue in coordinated white and pink outfits, radiating joy. The venue itself was beautifully decorated with floral arrangements and soft lighting, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere for the celebration. The ceremony was attended by over 300 guests, including former cricketers like Praveen Kumar and Piyush Chawla, UP Ranji captain Aryan Juyal, and several prominent political figures such as SP leader Akhilesh Yadav, MPs Jaya Bachchan, Dimple Yadav, and Iqra Hasan. Congress leader Rajeev Shukla and veteran politician Ram Gopal Yadav also graced the occasion. Watch the videos below: ð��´BREAKING | 'सिà¤�à¥�सर à¤�िà¤�à¤�' नà¥� रहनà¥� रिà¤�à¤� à¤�à¥�रिà¤�à¥�à¤�र रिà¤�à¤�à¥� सिà¤�ह à¤�र साà¤�सद रà¥�रिया सरà¥�à¤� à¤�à¥� हà¥�à¤� सà¤�ाà¤�, दà¥�à¤�à¥�à¤� वà¥�डियà¥� #RinkuSingh | #PriyaSaroj #Engagement #UttarPradesh | #Lucknow — NDTV India (@ndtvindia) June 8, 2025 Their wedding, scheduled for November 2025 in Varanasi, will mark a new chapter in both their personal and professional lives. About the couple Rinku Singh, 26, is a prominent cricketer for the Kolkata Knight Riders and has represented India in ODIs. Priya Saroj, also 26, is a first-time Member of Parliament representing Machhlishahr constituency and is the daughter of the influential Samajwadi Party MLA Tufani Saroj. The couple's wedding is set for November 2025 in Varanasi. Priya's father, Tufani Saroj, also mentioned that the marriage was arranged with mutual consent after a meeting between both families in Aligarh. 'Rinku and Priya have known each other for some time. They met through Priya's friend's father, who is a cricketer himself. With the blessings of both families, they decided to get married,' the would-be-bride's father told Indian media.
Time of India
11 hours ago
- Sport
- Time of India
Virat Kohli is the only active cricketer from the 2011 World Cup winning squad as Piyush Chawla retires
It's been 14 years since India last lifted the ODI World Cup at the Wankhede Stadium and a golden generation of Indian cricketers has officially bid adieu to the game. With leg-spinner Piyush Chawla announcing his retirement from all forms of the game, Virat Kohli is now the only remaining active cricketer from that legendary 15-member squad. Kohli was at the time just 22 years and was one of the youngest players in the team. A young top order batter, he played a crucial role India's World Cup winning campaign under the leadership of MS Dhoni . He now stands as the lone bridge between that iconic night in Mumbai and the present era of Indian cricket. The retirement of Piyush Chawla on social media brought the spotlight back on the 2011 squad. It was a team filled with some of the greatest names in Indian cricket history . MS Dhoni retired from international cricket in August 2020. Sachin Tendulkar bid farewell to ODIs in 2012 and played his final Test in 2013. Gautam Gambhir played his last match in 2014 and retired in 2018. Yuvraj Singh battled cancer and retired in 2019 after brief comebacks. Virender Sehwag retired in 2015 after fading form. Zaheer Khan retired in 2015 following injury setbacks. Harbhajan Singh last played for India in 2016, retiring in 2021. Suresh Raina retired in 2020, minutes after Dhoni's announcement. Ashish Nehra retired in 2017, ending his career with a farewell match. Munaf Patel stepped away in 2018 after disappearing from the scene post-2012. Yusuf Pathan made his last appearance in 2012 and retired later. Sreesanth, after serving a ban, returned briefly before retiring in 2022. Piyush Chawla, the final to exit, confirmed his retirement in 2025. Kohli is now 36 years old and is one of the greatest cricketers to have played for India, India across formats, winning multiple ICC awards, and rewriting batting records. He too, plays only the ODI format after having retired from Test cricket last month and from T20I last year. Live Events Yet, his presence today serves as a reminder of the passage of time since one of Indian cricket's most treasured triumphs.
Time of India
14 hours ago
- Sport
- Time of India
India's 2011 World Cup-winning squad: Virat Kohli stands alone as last active member as Piyush Chawla retires
Virat Kohli (AFP Photo) Fourteen years after India lifted the 2011 ODI World Cup at a euphoric Wankhede Stadium, a golden generation of Indian cricketers has officially bowed out. With leg-spinner Piyush Chawla announcing his retirement from all forms of the game, Virat Kohli is now the sole remaining active cricketer from that legendary 15-member squad. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! Kohli, then a 22-year-old aggressive top-order batsman, played a crucial supporting role in India's World Cup campaign under MS Dhoni 's captaincy. Today, he stands as the lone bridge between that iconic night in Mumbai and the present era of Indian cricket. Poll How do you feel about the transition of Indian cricket to a younger team? Excited for new talent Nostalgic for the past Concerned about performance Optimistic for the future The retirement of Piyush Chawla on social media brought the spotlight back on the 2011 squad — a team filled with some of the greatest names in Indian cricket history. One by one, over the past decade, the rest have stepped away: MS Dhoni retired from international cricket in August 2020. Sachin Tendulkar bid farewell to ODIs in 2012 and played his final Test in 2013. Gautam Gambhir played his last match in 2014 and retired in 2018. Yuvraj Singh battled cancer and retired in 2019 after brief comebacks. Virender Sehwag retired in 2015 after fading form. Zaheer Khan retired in 2015 following injury setbacks. Harbhajan Singh last played for India in 2016, retiring in 2021. Suresh Raina retired in 2020, minutes after Dhoni's announcement. Ashish Nehra retired in 2017, ending his career with a farewell match. Munaf Patel stepped away in 2018 after disappearing from the scene post-2012. Yusuf Pathan made his last appearance in 2012 and retired later. Sreesanth, after serving a ban, returned briefly before retiring in 2022. Piyush Chawla, the final to exit, confirmed his retirement in 2025. Virat Kohli's love for 'dhaba' food, priority for family & more | RCB bus driver shares stories Kohli, now 36, has since scaled incredible heights — captaining India across formats, winning multiple ICC awards, and rewriting batting records. Yet, his presence today serves as a poignant reminder of the passage of time and the fading echoes of one of Indian cricket's most treasured triumphs. As Team India embarks on new journeys under younger leaders like Shubman Gill, Kohli's enduring presence becomes more than just statistical — it's symbolic. The last man standing from a team that gave one of India's greatest cricketing glory.
NDTV
a day ago
- Sport
- NDTV
"Built A Career On Delivering When It Mattered": Yuvraj Singh On Piyush Chawla's Retirement
A day after Piyush Chawla announced his retirement from all forms of cricket, former India left-handed batter Yuvraj Singh lauded the leg-spinner for having a playing career where he stood out with his ability to perform in situations when it mattered the most. On Friday, Chawla ended a 20-year professional cricket career, which included him playing for India in three Tests, 25 ODIs, and seven T20Is, yielding 43 wickets. He was also a member of the 2007 T20 World Cup and 2011 ODI World Cup winning teams. 'Over the years, I've played alongside many teammates, but few have shown the resilience and dedication that #PiyushChawla brought to the park. From bursting onto the scene as a teenager to becoming a two-time World Cup winner, PC you've built a career on delivering when it mattered.' 'Over 450 first-class wickets, years of service for UP and Gujarat to being the 3rd-highest wicket-taker in IPL history. What stands out more than the stats is the way you carried yourself with calm, grit and commitment.' 'As you walk into the next chapter, know that you've earned every bit of respect! Proud to have shared the field with you laddoo! Go well,' wrote Yuvraj in a heartfelt post on his 'X' account on Saturday. Chawla also grabbed 192 wickets in as many IPL matches, with his last tournament stint coming with the Mumbai Indians from 2022 to 2024. He was also a member of the Kolkata Knight Riders team winning IPL 2014 and also won the Ranji Trophy for Uttar Pradesh in 2005/06. Chawla's final competitive cricket appearance came for Uttar Pradesh in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy in November 2024, when he picked 4-12 against Himachal Pradesh at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. Listen to the latest songs, only on
