CSK spinner Piyush Chawla recalls getting Sachin Tendulkar out as 16-year-old in 2005

3-time IPL champions Chennai Super Kings aren't kwn to spend much during auctions. most consistent team in IPL has maintained an almost unchanged core over its entire IPL journey. So when team made its most expensive purchase in Piyush Chawla during IPL 2020 auctions, a lot of interest was piqued. ir IPL campaign was already supposed to be underway but coronavirus outbreak led to BCCI having IPL postponed.

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CSK's Piyush Chawla talks about Team India comeback and priorities

Piyush Chawla is only 31 at moment and first played for Team India as a 17-year-old in 2006. However, since n, Chawla has t been able to stick around in Indian playing XI for too long and leg-spinner's last match in Indian jersey came almost a decade ago in 2012. But this has t meant that Chawla has t been consistent with his performances. Chawla still continues to remain one of most successful bowlers in IPL and continues to impress for his new domestic homebase in Gujarat. Chennai Super Kings paying ₹6.75 crore for Chawla at 2020 IPL Auctions is an indication that spinner still has a lot of effectiveness left in him.

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Piyush Chawla talks about Sachin Tendulkar dismissal and CSK journey

In an interview with Firstpost, Piyush Chawla talked about his Team India career and said that despite fact that he has t played for India in a long time, he continues to enjoy game. Chawla explained that his sole focus is on performing well and letting consequences follow. Piyush Chawla also looked back at getting legendary Sachin Tendulkar out through a googly as a 16-year-old.

Looking back at Challenger Trophy 2005 dismissal, Chawla said that moment remains most iconic moment of his career as he was able to make an impression on great Sachin Tendulkar. Talking about his Chennai Super Kings experience, Chawla added that he is really excited about playing for a legendary franchise under a legendary captain like MS Dhoni. Piyush Chawla has spent his time with two franchises - Kings XI Punjab and Kolkata Knight Riders. Chawla has played for both teams in six seasons each. 

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Talking about future of IPL 2020, Piyush Chawla said that most important thing at moment is human life and survival. Chawla added that he has been using this sudden break from sport to spend time with his family. Chawla was scheduled to join Chennai Super Kings along with superstars like Sam Curran and Josh Hazlewood. BCCI currently has IPL postponed and an update on tournament can be expected soon.

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