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Yuzvendra Chahal Retires from First-Class Cricket, Eyes India Comeback in ODIs & T20Is
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News18•02-10-2026, 15:45
Yuzvendra Chahal Retires from First-Class Cricket, Eyes India Comeback in ODIs & T20Is
- •Star Indian spinner Yuzvendra Chahal announced his retirement from First-Class cricket on Friday, October 2.
- •Chahal, 36, played 49 First-Class matches for Haryana, North Zone, Northamptonshire, and India A, taking 148 wickets over 17 years.
- •He expressed that red-ball cricket taught him patience, character, and resilience, and while a Test cap was a dream, he is content with his journey.
- •Despite retiring from red-ball cricket, Chahal affirmed his strong desire to play for India again in the ODI and T20 formats.
- •Chahal thanked the Haryana Cricket Association officials for their continuous support throughout his career.
Key Questions Answered
Yuzvendra Chahal announced his retirement from First-Class cricket via an Instagram post on Friday, October 2, 2026. Although he is stepping away from red-ball cricket, he confirmed that he still aims to play for the Indian national team in ODIs and T20Is.
No, Yuzvendra Chahal never got the opportunity to play a Test match for India throughout his career. Despite playing 72 ODIs and 80 T20Is, a Test cap remained an unfulfilled dream that he carried for many years.
During his 17-year career from 2009 to 2026, Chahal made 49 First-Class appearances for teams including Haryana, North Zone, Northamptonshire, and India A. Across those 49 matches, he picked up a total of 148 wickets.
