Yuzvendra Chahal Retires from First-Class Cricket to Focus on White-Ball Formats

Indian leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal announced his retirement from first-class cricket, concluding a red-ball career spanning 49 matches and 148 wickets, with six five-wicket hauls. Chahal made the announcement on Instagram, confirming his intention to pursue opportunities in ODI and T20 formats while stepping away from the red-ball game.

His final first-class match took place at Lord's for Northamptonshire against Middlesex, concluding on September 26, 2026, where he claimed two wickets. Chahal previously represented Haryana in domestic cricket and last played internationally for India in August 2023.

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