Piyush Chawla - 10 things to know with detail
- 1. Piyush Chawla is an Indian cricketer who was born on December 24, 1988 in Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh, India.
- 2. Chawla is a right-arm leg-spin bowler and a handy lower-order batsman who has represented India in all three formats of the game - Test, ODI and T20I.
- 3. He made his international debut for India in a Test match against England in March 2006 at the age of 17, becoming the second youngest Test debutant for India at that time.
- 4. Chawla has played 3 Tests, 25 ODIs, and 7 T20Is for India, picking up a total of 41 wickets across formats. He is known for his ability to take wickets in crucial moments.
- 5. In domestic cricket, Chawla has played for teams like Uttar Pradesh, Kings XI Punjab, Kolkata Knight Riders, and Gujarat Lions in the Indian Premier League (IPL).
- 6. He was a part of the Indian team that won the inaugural ICC T20 World Cup in 2007, where he played a crucial role in the team's success.
- 7. Chawla has a unique record of dismissing Sachin Tendulkar as his first international wicket in both Test and ODI cricket.
- 8. He is known for his googly and variations in pace, which makes him a tricky bowler to face for batsmen.
- 9. Chawla has also been a handy lower-order batsman, capable of scoring quick runs when needed. He has a first-class century to his name.
- 10. Despite facing competition from other spinners in the Indian team, Chawla continues to be a valuable asset in domestic cricket and T20 leagues around the world.