Piyush Chawla: News

Followers of Indian cricket are more than familiar with the name Piyush Chawla. However, it wasn’t his performance for the national team that made him a household name. It was rather his IPL exploits that earned him the recognition he certainly deserves. Hailing from Aligarh, Chawla first made headlines when he played for the Indian U-19 team at the age of 15. His performances in the 2006 U-19 World Cup earned him his first call-up to the national team. He made his Test debut against England in 2006. Although his talent was undoubted, he failed to make an impact in Tests. He had better fortunes in the shorter formats of the game. A leg spinner by trade, Chawla has a formidable googly. Despite his bad fortunes on the international stage, Chawla always shined in the Indian Premier League - first for Kings XI Punjab and then for Kolkata Knight Riders. He is one of the few bowlers to take 150 wickets in the tournament. Chawla is also a handy batsman down the order.