Piyush Chawla is one of the well-known Indian cricketers who has excelled while playing for the national team. He has also participated in games for the Central Zone and the India under-19 team. Piyush Chawla is said to play for clubs in the IPL including Kings XI Punjab, Kolkata Knight Riders, Chennai Super Kings, and Mumbai Indians. According to reports, Piyush Chawla was chosen for the 2010 ICC World T20, which was played in the West Indies. Additionally, he was able to represent India in the 2011 ICC Cricket World Cup. His initial coach, Mr. Badruddeen, also taught the Indian batsman Mohammad Shami and other brilliant players the early concepts of cricket. In the international team, Piyush is regarded as a specialist leg-spinner. Additionally, he was a standout all-around player in domestic cricket competitions.
Piyush Chawla Biography:
- Real Name: Piyush Chawla
- Other/Nickname: Paras
- Profession: Indian cricketer
- Famous For: Being a leg-spinning all-rounder.
- Batting: Left-handed
- Bowling: Right-arm leg break
- Other Hobbies: Listening to music.
- Piyush Chawla’s Net Worth: $8 Million (approx.)
- Piyush Chawla’s Salary: Around 7 crores
- Instagram Handle: @piyushchawla_official_
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Piyush Chawla Physical Features:
- Height: 5 ft 7 in (1.70 m)
- Weight: 63 kilograms (approx.)
- Body Measurements (approx.): Chest- 39 inches, Waist- 33 inches, Biceps- 11.5 inches
- Eye Colour: Dark Brown
- Hair Colour: Black
Piyush Chawla Personal Life:
- Date of Birth: 24 December 1988
- Age: 34 (as of 2022)
- Nationality: Indian
- Birthplace: Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh
- Hometown: Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh
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Piyush Chawla Career Statistics:
- Test debut: 9 March 2006, against England
- Last Test: 13 December 2012, against England
- ODI debut: 12 May 2007, against Bangladesh
- Last ODI: 9 March 2011, against Netherlands
- T20 Debut: 2 May 2010, against South Africa
- Matches Played: Test – 3, ODI- 25, FC- 131
- Runs Scored: Test – 6, ODI- 38, FC- 5370
- Top score: Test – 4, ODI- 13*, FC-156
- Wickets Taken: Test – 7, ODI- 32, FC- 438
Piyush Chawla’s Achievements:
- On his ODI debut, he took three wickets, which, according to sources, was a huge success. Later, he was equally as impressive as in his maiden ODI game as he managed to take three wickets in the second ODI against Ireland.
- He managed to have the most wickets for Gujarat during the 2017–18 Ranji Trophy, with around 32 dismissals in six games. He then became known as Gujarat’s highest scorer at the 2018–19 Vijay Hazare Trophy with sixteen ejections in eight games.
- With 13 wickets from two U-19 Test matches and a bowling average of just over 12 runs per over, Chawla is claimed to have made his Indian U-19 team debut against the U-19 team of England in 2004–2005.
- To fill in for Yasir Arafat, who was representing Pakistan, Piyush Chawla is claimed to have signed a month-long contract with Sussex County Cricket Club in 2009. According to sources, the cricketer took a total of 8 wickets against Worcestershire in his first County Championship game.
- Piyush Chawla, however, was selected for the 2010 ICC World T20, which was played in the West Indies. Additionally, he reportedly played for India in the squad that won the 2011 ICC Cricket World Cup.
Piyush Chawla Family Details:
- Marital Status: Married
- Piyush Chawla Wife Name: Anubhuti Chauhan
- Piyush Chawla Parents’ Names: Pramod Kumar Chawla, Mother- NA
- Religion: Hinduism
- Zodiac Sign: Capricorn
Some of the lesser-known facts about Piyush Chawla:
- He has always been regarded as a specialist leg-spinner for the international matches, and the player is reported to have different personalities for each format. In contrast, Piyush has been able to demonstrate his all-around abilities during domestic cricket tournaments.
- After Sachin Tendulkar, Piyush was acknowledged as the second-youngest player to represent team India.
- Based on facts, the player took Sachin Tendulkar’s wicket in a domestic match when he was 16 to 17 years old.
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