New Delhi: Indian cricket team's star leg spinner Yuzvendra Chahal has decided to retire from first matriculation cricket. Chahal has distanced himself from red-ball cricket with firsthand effect. However, he has made it well-spoken that his intentions regarding limited overs cricket have not changed. Chahal is now eyeing a place in India's ODI and T20 team again. 35-year-old Chahal played 49 matches in his first matriculation career and took 148 wickets during this period.
Why did Chahal retire from first matriculation cricket?
Chahal has taken a conscious visualization to end this installment of his career. The leg spinner indicated that now his unshortened focus will be on white-ball cricket. His dream of playing Test cricket for India could not be fulfilled in his career, but he has not given up hope of returning to the national team in limited overs.
When and where was Chahal's last first matriculation match?
Chahal played his last first matriculation match in England for Northamptonshire. This match played versus Middlesex at the historic ground of Lord's became the last match of his red-ball career. After this, he has now decided to officially loftiness himself from first matriculation cricket.
Was it Chahal's dream to play Test for India?
Chahal had expressed his desire to play Test cricket for India for a long time. However, he did not get a place in the national test team. In his statement, he described the Test cap as a long-cherished dream. With his retirement from first matriculation cricket, his dream will no longer be fulfilled, but his desire to play for India in ODI and T20 cricket remains intact.
How was Chahal's record in first matriculation cricket?
Chahal played a total of 49 first-class matches in his red-ball career. During this period he took 148 wickets in his name. Along with leg spin, his biggest strength was troubling the batsmen with flight and turn. However, his name remains mainly associated with India's limited overs cricket.
Will Chahal make a comeback in India's ODI and T20 team?
Retirement from first matriculation cricket does not midpoint that Chahal has said goodbye to international cricket. His aim now is to make a comeback in the Indian team by performing in white wittiness cricket. He has indicated that he does not consider himself finished yet and wishes to play for India again.
How was Chahal's international career?
Chahal has played an important role for India in ODI and T20 cricket. Especially in limited overs cricket, his googly and leg spin have troubled the batsmen on many occasions. His retirement from first matriculation cricket marks a new turning point in his career. Now it has to be seen how he performs in white wittiness cricket in the coming times and whether he gets a endangerment to return to the Indian team.
