'I am not done yet': Yuzvendra Chahal announces retirement from first-class cricket
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.
India's Yuzvendra Chahal announced his retirement from first-class cricket on Friday, marking the end of a 17-year red-ball career. The 35-year-old leg-spinner, who has taken 148 wickets in 49 matches, expressed his desire to continue playing white-ball cricket for India. Chahal, who never played a Test match despite representing the country in ODIs and T20Is, shared his emotional journey through first-class cricket.
He credited the red-ball format for teaching him patience, character, and resilience, and expressed gratitude for the opportunities in the game. Despite his retirement from first-class cricket, Chahal reaffirmed his commitment to India's international one-day and T20 formats, stating, "I AM NOT DONE YET."
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