'I am not done yet': Yuzvendra Chahal announces retirement
Indian leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal has announced his retirement from first-class cricket after a 17-year career, citing his inability to fulfill his dream of playing Test cricket. Despite stepping away from the red-ball format, the 35-year-old confirmed he intends to continue competing in white-ball international cricket for India.
Why it matters
Chahal's decision marks the end of a significant chapter for a prominent Indian athlete, reflecting the shifting priorities of modern cricketers who balance multiple formats of the game.
India leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal on Friday announced his retirement from first-class cricket, bringing an end to his red-ball career after 17 years.Chahal said his dream of playing Test cricket may not be fulfilled, but he remains determined to continue playing white-ball cricket for India.The 35-year-old, who has played 72 ODIs and 80 T20Is for India, never got the chance to play a Test match. His last international appearance came in a T20I against the West Indies in August 2023.148 wickets in first-class cricketChahal made his first-class debut for Haryana in 2009. He finished his red-ball career with 148 wickets from 49 matches at an average of 32.27.
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