Bio | |
Nickname | Paras |
Profession | Cricketer (All-rounder) |
Physical Stats & More | |
Height (approx.) | in centimeters- 168 cm in meters- 1.68 m in Feet Inches- 5’ 6” |
Weight (approx.) | in Kilograms- 63 kg in Pounds- 139 lbs |
Body Measurements (approx.) | – Chest: 39 Inches – Waist: 33 Inches – Biceps: 11.5 Inches |
Eye Colour | Dark Brown |
Hair Colour | Black |
Cricket | |
International Debut | Test– 9 March 2006 vs England in Mohali ODI– 12 May 2007 vs Bangladesh in Dhaka T20– 2 May 2010 vs South Africa in St Lucia |
Coach/Mentor | Not Known |
Jersey Number | #11 (India) |
Domestic/State Teams | Uttar Pradesh, Kings XI Punjab, Sussex, Somerset, Kolkata Knight Riders |
Batting Style | Right Handed Bat |
Bowling Style | Right-arm fast-medium |
Nature on field | Aggressive |
Records/Achievements (main ones) | • While playing against England U-19 in 2004, Chawla took 13 wickets in two test matches averaging just above 12. • In his first-class debut match against South Zone in Duleep Trophy 2005-06, Chawla contributed 60 runs to the eight-wicket stand of 92 runs with Harvinder Singh. • Chawla claimed 4 wickets in 8 overs conceding just 8 runs in the 2006 U-19 World Cup final. He also scored unbeaten 25 runs knock in the match. • While playing for Sussex County Club in 2009, Chawla took 8 wickets in a match against Worcestershire. He performed quite good with the bat as well by scoring 102 not out after facing only 86 deliveries while batting at number 9. |
Career Turning Point | His considerable performance in the Under-19 World Cup 2006 got him an early call-up from the Indian National team’s test squad for the series against England. |
Personal Life | |
Date of Birth | 24 December 1988 |
Age (as of 2022) | 34 Years |
Birthplace | Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh, India |
Zodiac sign | Capricorn |
Nationality | Indian |
Hometown | Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh, India |
Family | Father– Pramod Kumar Chawla Mother– Not Known Brother– Not Known Sister– Not Known |
Religion | Hinduism |
Hobbies | Listening to music |
Favourites | |
Cricketer | Anil Kumble |
Girls, Family & More | |
Marital Status | Married |
Affairs/Girlfriends | Anubhuti Chauhan |
Wife | Anubhuti Chauhan (m. 2013) |
Some Lesser Known Facts About Piyush Chawla
- It is not known whether Piyush Chawla smokes or not.
- It is not known whether Piyush Chawla consumes alcohol.
- At the tender age of 16, he achieved the remarkable feat of taking the wicket of Sachin Tendulkar in a domestic match. The wicket remains eternally treasured by Chawla.
- Chawla made his test debut for India at the age of 17 years and 75 days, making him the second youngest Indian player to achieve this milestone, following Sachin Tendulkar.
- In various formats, he assumes distinct personalities. Chawla is being regarded as a specialized leg spinner in the international team, while in domestic cricket, he demonstrates his determination as a skilled all-rounder.
- In an interview with EspnCricinfo, Chawla disclosed his preferred phase from Uttar Pradesh, which is “Chidha rahe ho boss? (Are you teasing me, mate?)”
- Anil Kumble, the former Indian leg-break bowler, consistently provided motivation whenever he faced being dropped from the Indian team.
- According to Chawla, he sees his shorter height as an advantage rather than a disadvantage. He believes it provides him with enough space to effectively flight the ball, which is particularly beneficial for spin bowlers.
- During the interview, he expressed his willingness to spare no expense to witness the legendary Sachin Tendulkar competing against his long-standing adversary, Shane Warne.
- Following his unsuccessful stint as a commentator in the 2022 IPL, he made a remarkable comeback in the 2023 IPL. Despite going unsold in the tournament, he showcased his talent by taking 19 wickets in 12 matches for Mumbai Indians that season. Piyush revealed that his motivation to return to the IPL was driven by his desire to make his 6-year-old son proud. [1] India Today
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