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News18
4 days ago
- Sport
- News18
'A Memorable Career': Internet Reacts As Piyush Chawla Hangs Up Boots
Last Updated: Chawla, who has represented India in 25 ODIs, 3 Tests and 7 T20Is was part of the 2007 T20 WC and 2011 ODI WC-winning units and claimed the IPL title with KKR in 2014. Veteran Indian spinner Piyush Chawla called time on his prolonged cricketing career on Friday as he announced his retirement from all forms of the game after over two decades of service. Chawla, who was part of the 2007 T20 World Cup and 2011 ODI World Cup-winning Indian squads, has represented the nation in 25 ODIs, 3 Tests and 7 T20 Internationals and has managed to claim over 40 wickets. Chawla also helped Kolkata Knight Riders clinch the 2014 IPL Fans took to social media platform X, formerly Twitter, to express their wishes to the leggie on his retirement. One fan wrote, 'Thank u for your services champ." Thank u for your services champ 🥺💜 #piyushchawla — ….🌶️ (@ThalaBheem321) June 6, 2025 Another fan said, 'Those deliveries of Piyush Chawla" Those deliveries of Piyush Chawla🔥 — lndraz (@Indxrz) June 6, 2025 One follower posted, 'Happy Retirement, Piyush Chawla! Thank you for the Good Memories!" Happy Retirement Piyush Chawla!Thank you for the Good Memories! — GordXRohit (@gordx_ux) June 6, 2025 'Happy retirement Piyush Chawla", aid another user. Piyush Chawla retires from all cricket formats, closing a memorable career. — Vishal (@vishalx0008) June 6, 2025 Chawla, who also played for Kings XI Punjab and the Chennai Super Kings in the IPL in addition to his stint with Kolkata Knight Riders, has 179 scalps in the Indian Premier League and stands as the third-highest wicket take of all time in the money-rich 20 franchise league tournament. First Published: June 06, 2025, 16:19 IST
Mint
24-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Mint
Sachin Tendulkar turns 52 today; wishes pour in
Former international cricketer, Sachin Tendulkar, who played for Indian cricket team, turns 52 today. Fans have started sending wishes on social media platforms. One of the users said, 'The man I admire from my childhood. Started watching, loving, playing Cricket because of you @sachin_rt Happy birthday to our God of cricket.' Another remarked, 'HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO THE GOD OF CRICKET, SACHIN TENDULKAR.🐐 Won 2011 WC, Most Runs in Int'l, Most Test & ODI Runs, Most Int'l 100, Most Int'l 50, Most Test 100, 2nd Most ODI 100, Bharat Ratna Award., 34,357 Runs,100 ton.' A user even posted pic of birthday cake that read, 'Happy Birthday Sachin sir'. Sachin Tendulkar has the record for the most runs in Test and One-Day Internationals (ODIs) and has 100 international centuries to his name. Fans worldwide loved his play from 1989 to 2013. He was the first cricketer to hit a double century in ODIs and has played a record 200 Test matches. In ODIs, he hit 18,426 runs at an average of 44.83, comprising 49 centuries and 96 half-centuries. In Tests, he scored 15,921 runs at an average of 53.78, with 51 centuries and 68 fifties. Tendulkar made his World Cup debut in 1992 and played as part of the 2011 WC-winning squad. The scenes of his teammates carrying him on their shoulders during the victory lap are one of cricket's most memorable images. He was part of the Mumbai Indians in the Indian Premier League (IPL) and helped them win the title in 2013. 'Shocked and deeply saddened by the tragic attacks on innocent people in Pahalgam. The affected families must be going through an unimaginable ordeal – India and the world stand united with them at this dark hour, as we mourn the loss of lives and pray for justice,' Tendulkar said on X. First Published: 24 Apr 2025, 06:41 AM IST
