PIYUSH CHAWLA
.Piyush Pramod Chawla, who was born in Aligarh on December 24, 1988, and grew up in Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh, was exposed to cricket at a young age. At Sonakpur Stadium, he practiced with coach K.K. Gautam, developing the abilities that would make him one of India’s best leg-spinners. At the age of 17, he made his first-class debut in 2005–06, making headlines and giving hope for a bright future when he purportedly dismissed Sachin Tendulkar with a well-flighted googly.
Chawla’s ascent was swift. He made his Test debut against England in March 2006, his ODI debut against Bangladesh in May 2007, and his T20I debut against South Africa in May 2010 to win Indian caps in all three formats.
RETIREMENT FROM IPL
Chawla’s IPL career started in 2008 with Kings XI Punjab (now Punjab Kings), when he made an immediate impression by taking 17 wickets in 15 games in the first season and nearly winning the Purple Cap. Before joining the Kolkata Knight Riders in 2014, he played for Punjab for six seasons from 2008 to 2013.
Chawla achieved new heights with KKR. He contributed crucial stretches and even hit the game-winning runs in the final as a member of their 2014 IPL-winning team. After staying with KKR through 2019, he played for the Chennai Super Kings for a season in 2020. He joined the Mumbai Indians in 2021, went unsold in 2022, but returned in 2023 and continued to play until 2024.
RETIREMENT FROM INTERNATIONAL CRICKET
In a heartfelt Instagram post on June 6, 2025, Chawla formally declared his retirement from all formats, including the IPL, domestic, and international: “Closing this chapter with Gratitude!! … It’s time to say goodbye after more than 20 years on the field. A career that had won the 2011 ODI World Cup and the 2007 T20 World Cup came to an end with the announcement.
IPL RECORDS AND CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
- Purple Cap Contender (2008): one of the top bowlers in the tournament, taking 17 wickets in 15 games.
- Leading bowler for Kings XI Punjab: 16 wickets apiece in 2011 and 2012.
- In the final, KKR, the 2014 IPL champion, made crucial contributions with the bat and the ball.
- Reliable Performer: 11 IPL seasons played by 2024, 192 wickets in 192 matches, average of about 26.6.
NET WORTH AND EARNINGS
- Piyush Chawla’s estimated net worth as of mid-2025 is approximately US $9 million (≹65 crore).
- This wealth is a result of income from domestic cricket, national selection fees, IPL contracts, and endorsements.
- IPL contracts: Mumbai, KKR, CSK, and Punjab (2008–2013)—maintained at ₹50 lakhs in 2023.
- Although they are overshadowed by IPL earnings, domestic and ICC match fees are a constant relative contributor.
- Brand endorsements: purportedly associated with companies such as Unlu and Club Mahindra.
- Assets include at least one luxury vehicle, a Mercedes-Benz CLA, and real estate interests in Moradabad, according to estimates.
PIYUSH CHAWLA FAMILY
- Chawla’s family ties and simplicity are the foundation of her home life:
- Father: In May 2021, Pramod Kumar Chawla, who worked for the UP Electricity Board, died of COVID-19-related problems. Piyush usually attributes the start of his career to his father’s faith in him.
- Mother: A stay-at-home mom who is acknowledged as his emotional support system but has little public knowledge.
- Wife: On March 29, 2013, HR specialist Anubhuti Chauhan wed Piyush.
- Son: Advik, who was born on March 24, 2017, is said to have been the driving force behind Piyush’s surprising IPL 2023 comeback