Piyush Chawla, the veteran leg-spinner, has retired after two decades in Indian cricket. He represented India in both the 2007 T20 and 2011 ODI World Cups. Chawla thanks his family, IPL teams, and fans for their support. He played for Uttar Pradesh and various IPL franchises, including Kolkata Knight Riders.
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