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India leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal turns 33

Yuzvendra Chahal, one of the world's prominent white-ball spinners, celebrates his 33rd birthday today.

Having made his international debut in 2016, Chahal has been a vital asset for the Indian team, significantly contributing to its success in white-ball cricket.

In his career so far, Chahal has featured in 72 ODIs for India, where he has taken 121 wickets at an average of 27.13. Notably, his best bowling figures in this format are 6/42, and he has taken two five-wicket hauls.

In the T20I format, Chahal has represented India in 75 matches, securing 91 wickets at an average of 24.68. He has an economy rate of 8.13, with his best figures being 6/25.

Chahal is India's leading wicket-taker in T20Is.

In the Indian Premier League, Chahal has been a standout performer and is the league's leading wicket-taker. In 145 IPL matches, he has taken 187 wickets at an average of 21.68 and economy rate of 7.66. His best bowling figures in the tournament are 5/40, and he has recorded six four-wicket hauls and a five-wicket haul.

(With agency inputs)

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