Yuzvendra Chahal is an Indian cricketer known for his skills as a leg-spinner. He has been a key player for the Indian cricket team in limited-overs formats and has also represented the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and Rajasthan Royals (RR) in the Indian Premier League (IPL).
Key Facts about Yuzvendra Chahal:
- Full Name: Yuzvendra Singh Chahal
- Born: July 23, 1990, in Jind, Haryana, India
- Role: Bowler
- Bowling Style: Right-arm leg break
- Batting Style: Right-handed
- Teams:
- India (ODIs and T20Is)
- Rajasthan Royals (IPL)
- Haryana (Domestic cricket)
Achievements:
- ODI Debut: June 11, 2016, against Zimbabwe
- T20I Debut: June 18, 2016, against Zimbabwe
- First Indian bowler to take a 6-wicket haul in T20Is (6/25 against England in 2017).
- Known for his sharp turn and tactical variations, he has been one of India’s top wicket-takers in white-ball cricket.
Chahal is also a former chess player who represented India at the youth level, showcasing his strategic mindset both on and off the field.