India is preparing for a must-win final Test in the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy, and Deepak Chahar has joined the team’s practice session at The Oval. Although not officially part of the…
Deepak Lokendrasingh Chahar was born on 7 August 1992 in Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India. Raised in a cricket-loving family, he grew up alongside his cousin Rahul Chahar, who also became a professional cricketer. He began playing cricket on local fields with makeshift equipment, where his early talent for swinging the new ball stood out. Inspired by senior bowlers and instilled with discipline, Chahar developed a strong foundation in his formative years.
Standing at 180 cm with a lean athletic frame, Chahar combines fitness with swing mastery. He earns praise for his trademark opening overs swing and maintains fitness through bowling drills, strength training, and yoga. On-field, he projects calm confidence; off it, he actively supports teammates and embraces mentorship, often crediting MS Dhoni for mental strength. Transitioning from gritty beginnings to IPL mainstay, he prizes resilience and team-first mindset.
Deepak was born to Lokendra and Pushpa Chahar and remains closely connected with his family. His cousin Rahul and sister Malti share the family’s sporting and entertainment legacy. In October 2021, Deepak proposed to long-time girlfriend Jaya Bhardwaj during an IPL game, and they married on 1 June 2022 in Agra. While he keeps personal life private, he welcomes his spouse and family in career milestones, reflecting strong family bonds.
Chahar burst onto the domestic scene in the 2010–11 Ranji Trophy, claiming remarkable 8/10 on debut for Rajasthan against Hyderabad—bowling them out for just 21, the lowest total in Ranji history. He quickly became a rising bowler, earning spots in India A tours and IPL youth camps by 2016. Across formats, he’s played 52 first-class matches, picking up 149 wickets at 33.16, along with strong performances in List A and T20s: 89 and 184 wickets, respectively.
Chahar debuted for India in T20Is (8 July 2018 vs England) and ODIs (25 Sept 2018 vs Afghanistan) . He quickly proved his bowling prowess:
In November 2019 vs Bangladesh, he became the first Indian male to claim a T20I hat-trick and posted 6/7, a national record.
He notched two ODI half-centuries, including a 69 vs Sri Lanka* in July 2021, rescuing India from 193/7.
Last international appearances: ODI – 7 Dec 2022 vs Bangladesh, T20I – 1 Dec 2023 vs Australia.
| Format | Mat | Wkts | Avg | Econ | Best | Runs | Bat Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ODI | 13 | 16 | 30.56 | 5.75 | 3/27 | 203 | 33.83 |
| T20I | 25 | 31 | 24.09 | 8.30 | 6/7 | 53 | 26.50 |
Chahar entered IPL with Rajasthan Royals youth contract, then debuted with Rising Pune Supergiant (2016–17).
Bought in 2018 auction, he quickly became a key new-ball bowler.
Helped CSK win IPL titles in 2018 & 2021, regularly breaking powerplays.
In 2022, CSK paid ₹14 crore, though he later missed most matches due to back injury.
He returned in 2023 but struggled with form and injuries.
Ahead of IPL 2025, MI acquired him for ₹9.25 crore.
Through 95 IPL matches: 1915 balls, 88 wickets, avg 29.51, econ 8.13, including best 4/13 .
Early 2025 form: played several matches, offering powerplay breakthroughs for MI.
Injuries have marked Chahar’s career:
Suffered stress fracture and quad tear in 2022, ruled out entire IPL & T20 World Cup.
In 2023, hamstring injury sidelined him for six matches.
Multiple injury spells through 2023–24 made selectors cautious
By early 2025, he’s declared fully fit, training at NCA, performing in RPL and IPL. He draws mental strength from peers like Bumrah.
Chahar has shown remarkable bounce-backs:
Post-2022 injury, he returned in IPL 2023 and regained form.
His strong fitness in 2024 paved way for IPL 2025 stint with MI, fulfilling his comeback dreams .
He remains determined to reclaim India shirt in future white-ball squads and perform in multi-format cricket.
