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Yuzvendra Chahal retires from first-class cricket after 17 years

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 2, 2026, 3:42 PM

Last updated Oct 2, 2026

Yuzvendra Chahal retires from first-class cricket after 17 years

Summary

Yuzvendra Chahal announced his retirement from first-class cricket on October 2, 2026, ending a career that spanned 17 years. Having taken 148 wickets in 49 matches, Chahal expressed fulfillment despite never having played in a Test match. The leg-spinner, who is 35 years old, confirmed he will continue playing white-ball formats for India, highlighting his desire to contribute to One-Day and T20 cricket. His last first-class match was played at Lord's, and he reflected on his journey in red-ball cricket with gratitude for the experiences it provided.

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By the Numbers

•Chahal made his first-class debut for Haryana in 2009.
•He took 148 wickets at an average of 32.27.
•His last international appearance was a T20I in August 2023.
•Chahal aims to continue playing for India in ODIs and T20s.
•He thanked the Haryana Cricket Association for their support.

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3:42 PMYahoo Sports — 'I am not done yet': Yuzvendra Chahal announces retirement from first-class cricket

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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.
— Yahoo Sports

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