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Chetan Chauhan with The Union Minister for Textiles, Smt. Smriti Irani lighting the lamp at the convocation ceremony of the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT), in New Delhi.
Member of the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly
In office 24 February 2017 – 16 August 2020
Leader	Yogi Adityanath
Member of Parliament of the Lok Sabha
In office 1991–1998
Leader	Chandra Shekhar P. V. Narasimha Rao Atal Bihari Vajpayee
Constituency	Amroha
Personal details
Born	(1947-07-21)21 July 1947 Bareilly, British India (now in Uttar Pradesh, India)
Died	16 August 2020(2020-08-16) (aged 73) Gurugram, Haryana, India
Cause of death	Cardiac arrest after COVID-19
Citizenship	Indian
Political party	Bharatiya Janata Party
Spouse	Sangeeta Chauhan
Alma mater	Wadia College, Pune, Maharashtra
Awards	Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna (1984)
Cricket information Batting Right-handed Bowling Right-arm off spin Role Opening batsman International information National side India Test debut (cap 118) 25 September 1969 v New Zealand Last Test 13 April 1981 v New Zealand ODI debut (cap 24) 1 October 1978 v Pakistan Last ODI 15 February 1981 v New Zealand Domestic team information Years Team 1967/68–1974/75 Maharashtra 1975/76–1984/85 Delhi Career statistics Competition Test ODI FC LA Matches 40 7 179 26 Runs scored 2084 153 11,143 617 Batting average 31.57 21.85 40.22 24.68 100s/50s 0/16 0/0 21/59 0/4 Top score 97 46 207 90 Balls bowled 174 0 3,536 36 Wickets 2  – 51 1 Bowling average 53.00  – 34.13 26.00 5 wickets in innings 0  – 1 0 10 wickets in match 0 – 0 0 Best bowling 1/4  – 6/26 1/26 Catches/stumpings 38/–  – 189/– 6/– Source: CricketArchive, 30 September 2008

Chetan Pratap Singh Chauhan (born 21 July 1947 – died 16 August 2020) was a famous Indian cricket player. He played 40 Test matches for the Indian national team. He was well-known for being the opening partner of legendary cricketer Sunil Gavaskar.

Besides cricket, Chetan Chauhan also had a successful career in politics. He was elected to the Lok Sabha, which is a part of India's Parliament, twice. Later, he served as a minister in the state government of Uttar Pradesh.

Sadly, Chetan Chauhan passed away on 16 August 2020, at the age of 73. He had been admitted to the hospital after testing positive for COVID-19.

Chetan Chauhan's Early Life and Cricket Beginnings

Chetan Chauhan was born in Uttar Pradesh, India. In 1960, his family moved to Pune in Maharashtra because his father, an army officer, was transferred there. He studied at Wadia College in Pune.

It was in Pune that he started his serious cricket training. He was coached by Kamal Bhandarkar, a former player for the Maharashtra team. Chetan Chauhan played for Pune University and then for the West Zone team. He showed great talent early on, scoring high runs in important matches.

Joining the Ranji Trophy Team

His good performances led him to join the Maharashtra Ranji team in 1967. The Ranji Trophy is a major first-class cricket tournament in India. He scored his first century (100 runs) in a match against Bombay. His strong play helped him get selected for the Indian national team in 1969.

Playing for India: Test Cricket Career

Chetan Chauhan made his debut in Test cricket against New Zealand in Bombay in 1969. Test cricket is the longest form of the game, played over several days. He was known for his strong and steady batting style.

After his first few matches, he was out of the national team for some years. During this time, he continued to play very well in domestic cricket. In the 1972–73 Ranji season, he scored a huge 873 runs. This included two double centuries (200 runs or more) in a row.

The Famous Opening Partnership

Chetan Chauhan made a strong comeback to the Indian team in 1977. He became the regular opening batsman alongside Sunil Gavaskar. They formed one of India's most successful opening partnerships. An opening partnership is when two batsmen start the innings together.

They often scored many runs together, setting up strong starts for the Indian team. For example, in England in 1979, they scored 213 runs together in one innings. Their partnership was key to many of India's performances during that time.

A Memorable Moment in Melbourne

In a match against Australia in Melbourne in 1981, Chetan Chauhan scored 85 runs. He and Sunil Gavaskar had a partnership of 165 runs. During this match, there was a misunderstanding with an umpire's decision. Gavaskar, who was the captain, asked Chauhan to leave the field with him. However, the team manager stepped in, and Chauhan returned to continue playing. This showed his dedication to the game.

Later Years and Achievements

Chetan Chauhan played his last Test match in 1981. In his career, he scored 2084 runs in Test matches. He made 16 half-centuries (50 runs or more) but never scored a century. This is a unique record in Test cricket. He and Sunil Gavaskar shared 3022 runs together in their 59 opening partnerships.

He received the Arjuna Award in 1981. This is a prestigious award given by the Indian government to recognize outstanding achievements in sports. After retiring from playing, he also served as a cricket coach for the Indian team.

Chetan Chauhan's Career in Politics

After his cricket career, Chetan Chauhan entered politics. He was a member of the Bharatiya Janata Party, a major political party in India.

He was elected as a Member of Parliament (MP) from the Amroha constituency in Uttar Pradesh twice, in 1991 and 1998. An MP represents their area in the Lok Sabha, which is like a big meeting place where laws are made for the country.

Later, in 2017, he was elected to the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly. This is the state-level assembly, similar to a parliament for a state. He then became a minister in the state government of Uttar Pradesh, looking after areas like youth and sports.

Sad Demise

In July 2020, Chetan Chauhan was diagnosed with COVID-19. His health worsened, and he was placed on a ventilator. He passed away on 16 August 2020, at the age of 73, due to complications from the illness.