Veteran Indian spinner Piyush Chawla called time on his prolonged cricketing career on Friday as he announced his retirement from all forms of the game after over two decades of service. Chawla, who was part of the 2007 T20 World Cup and 2011 ODI World Cup-winning Indian squads, has represented the nation in 25 ODIs, 3 Tests and 7 T20 Internationals and has managed to claim over 40 wickets. Chawla also helped Kolkata Knight Riders clinch the 2014 IPL Fans took to social media platform X, formerly Twitter, to express their wishes to the leggie on his retirement. One fan wrote, “Thank u for your services champ.” Thank u for your services champ 🥺?#piyushchawlapic.twitter.com/4uB37BpvRL https://t.co/lyKpIXCC2H — ….?️ (@ThalaBheem321) June 6, 2025 Another fan said, “Those deliveries of Piyush Chawla” Those deliveries of Piyush Chawla? pic.twitter.com/LUudtQqdEf — lndraz (@Indxrz) June 6, 2025 One follower posted, “Happy Retirement, Piyush Chawla! Thank you for the Good Memories!” Happy Retirement Piyush Chawla! Thank you for the Good Memories! pic.twitter.com/nEqN4whbqb — GordXRohit (@gordx_ux) June 6, 2025 “Happy retirement Piyush Chawla”, aid another user. Happy retirement Piyush Chawla? pic.twitter.com/ZHvjUfV4Gc — S P (@KnightRiderSP04) June 6, 2025 One fan wrote, “Piyush Chawla retires from all cricket formats, closing a memorable career.” Piyush Chawla retires from all cricket formats, closing a memorable career. pic.twitter.com/3fwsALsL6V — Vishal (@vishalx0008) June 6, 2025 Chawla, who also played for Kings XI Punjab and the Chennai Super Kings in the IPL in addition to his stint with Kolkata Knight Riders, has 179 scalps in the Indian Premier League and stands as the third-highest wicket take of all time in the money-rich 20 franchise league tournament.