Chetan Pratap Singh Chauhan was born in Uttar Pradesh. Son of an army officer he along with his siblings moved to Pune in Maharashtra where his father was transferred. Chauhan attended Wadia College in Pune and represented Pune University in the Rohinton Baria Trophy in 1966–67. He made his first-class debut as a 22-year-old against Mumbai. Chauhan played most of his international cricket in the late 1970s and was the regular opening partner of Sunil Gavaskar during that period. During his 12-year-long cricket career, he played 40 Tests scoring 2,084 runs with 16 half-centuries and two wickets. He received the Arjuna award in 1981. After retiring, he served in the Delhi and Districts Cricket Association (DDCA) in various capacities and was also the manager of the Indian Team during its tour of Australia in 2001.
Career in politics
After leaving his sporting career Chauhan took to politics and became a member of parliament in 1991 and 1998. A member of the Bharatiya Janata Party he represented Amroha during his both terms. In 2017 he was elected to Uttar Pradesh Vidhan Sabha from Naugawan Sadat (Assembly constituency), and made a minister in Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's government.
Illness and Death
Chetan Chauhan tested positive for coronavirus in July and died after suffering a cardiac arrest on 16th August. He was 73. The entire cricketing fraternity and leading personalities of politics mourned his sudden demise.
Narendra Modi: Shri Chetan Chauhan Ji distinguished himself as a wonderful cricketer and later as a diligent political leader. He made effective contributions to public service and strengthening the BJP in UP. Anguished by his passing away. Condolences to his family and supporters. Om Shanti.
Virat Kohli: Shocked to hear about the passing of Shri. Chetan Chauhan ji. May his soul rest in peace and my thoughts and prayers are with his family.🙏
Anil Kumble: Saddened to hear the passing of Chetan Chauhan. Fondly remember our conversations on the 2007/8 tour of Australia. Heartfelt condolences to his family.🙏🏽
Mohammad Kaif: #ChetanChauhan Ji sharing century stands with Sunny Bhai was how 70s cricket was introduced to us. An opening batsman, administrator, team manager, minister and a forever friendly face to talk to. You will be sorely missed sir. Thoughts with his family in this difficult period.
Ravi Shastri: Very sad to hear the news of passing away of Chetan. He was a gritty opener and I’m sure he would have fought this battle too till the very end. Condolences to the family. RIP 🙏
Gautam Gambhir: Saddened to hear about the demise of Chetan Chauhan ji. His contribution to the game as well as to administration will always be remembered! May god give strength to his family & loved ones!
Harsha Bhogle: Full of grief to read of the passing of the brave Chetan Chauhan. Formed probably India's finest opening partnership with Sunil Gavaskar. Tough player, forged a fine career and always greeted you heartily. There in all of India's great fightbacks in the late 70s and 80s. So sad.
Chauhan is survived by wife Sangeeta and son Vinayak.