Piyush Chawla is an Indian cricketer who has played for the India national cricket team. Piyush Chawla is playing for Mumbai Indians in the IPL 2024 Season. Piyush Chawla, the wily veteran leg-spinner, is back with the Mumbai Indians (MI) in IPL 2024 after a brief stint with another team. Here's a look at his career and current IPL status:

• Playing Style: Right-arm leg spinner, Right-handed batsman
• IPL Debut: 2008 (for Kings XI Punjab)
• IPL Team (2024): Mumbai Indians (MI)

Early Career and Kings XI Punjab (2008-2013):

• Chawla started his IPL journey with Kings XI Punjab (now Punjab Kings) in 2008.
• He impressed everyone with his leg-spin variations and wicket-taking abilities, becoming a key player for their spin attack in his initial years.

Hopping Across Teams (2014-2021):

• After his stint with Kings XI Punjab (2008-2013), Chawla played for Kolkata Knight Riders (2014, 2018), Chennai Super Kings (2020), and again for Kolkata Knight Riders (2021).

Return to Mumbai Indians (2023-2024):

• In the 2022 IPL auction, Chawla went unsold. However, Mumbai Indians picked him up at his base price in the 2023 mega-auction.
• He had a successful season with MI in 2023, taking 22 wickets in 16 games and emerging as one of their leading wicket-takers.
• Mumbai Indians, impressed by his performance, decided to retain him for the 2024 season.

Strengths and Role in MI (IPL 2024):

• Experience: Chawla brings a wealth of experience to the Mumbai Indians bowling attack.
• Skillful Leg-spinner: His ability to spin the ball both ways and deceive batsmen with his variations makes him a valuable asset.
• Middle-Overs Control: He is expected to play a crucial role in controlling the run flow and picking up wickets in the middle overs for MI in IPL 2024.