Yuzvendra Chahal's Commentary Debut Sparks Retirement Rumors
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News18•26-01-2026, 07:58
Yuzvendra Chahal's Commentary Debut Sparks Retirement Rumors
- •Yuzvendra Chahal made his commentary debut during the India vs New Zealand T20 match in Guwahati, leading to speculation about his international career.
- •Chahal's video clip, where he states, "I made a big splash on the field, now it's time to show it in the studio," went viral, fueling rumors of a career shift.
- •The 35-year-old leg-spinner last played for India in August 2023 and has not been selected since, prompting fans to believe his Team India return is unlikely.
- •Chahal holds the record for most T20 wickets by an Indian, with 384 wickets in 329 matches, and is the highest wicket-taker in IPL history with 221 wickets.
- •Despite his impressive career, including 121 ODI and 96 T20I wickets, Chahal was dropped from the national team before reaching 100 T20I wickets, a milestone later achieved by Arshdeep Singh, Hardik Pandya, and Jasprit Bumrah.
Why It Matters: Yuzvendra Chahal's commentary debut suggests a potential end to his international cricket career.
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