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| Full name: | Deepak Lokandersingh Chahar |
| Nationality: | India |
| Batting style: | right handed batsman |
| Bowling Style: | right arm medium |
| Date of Birth (Age): | August 7, 1992 (Age 30 years) |
| Zodiac Sign: | Leo |
| Height: | 180 cm |
| Hometown: | Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India |
| Jersey Number: | 90 |
| Batting Style: | Right-handed Batsman |
| Bowling Style: | Right arm medium |
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| League | Odi | T20i | First class | List a | T20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matches | 13 | 24 | 47 | 58 | 132 |
| Innings | 12 | 24 | 79 | 57 | 132 |
| Overs | 85.0 | 86.0 | 1348.4 | 405.1 | 470.0 |
| Balls | - | - | - | - | - |
| Maidens | 5 | 2 | 251 | 22 | 12 |
| Runs | 489 | 703 | 4566 | 2132 | 3637 |
| Wickets | 16 | 29 | 132 | 76 | 150 |
| Avg | 30.56 | 24.24 | 34.59 | 28.05 | 24.24 |
| SR | 31.87 | 17.79 | 61.3 | 31.98 | 18.8 |
| Eco | 5.75 | 8.17 | 3.38 | 5.26 | 7.73 |
| BB | 3 | 6 | 12 | 5 | 6 |
| 4w | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 3 |
| 5w | 0 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 2 |
| 10w | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| League | Odi | T20i | First class | List a | T20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matches | 13 | 24 | 47 | 58 | 132 |
| Innings | 9 | 6 | 66 | 41 | 45 |
| Not outs | 3 | 5 | 11 | 6 | 21 |
| Runs | 203 | 53 | 1001 | 599 | 319 |
| Balls Faced | 207 | 26 | 1787 | 712 | 240 |
| Avg | 33.83 | 53 | 18.2 | 17.11 | 13.29 |
| SR | 98.06 | 203.84 | 56.01 | 84.12 | 132.91 |
| Fours | 17 | 4 | 129 | 41 | 16 |
| Fifties | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 1 |
| Sixies | 8 | 4 | 33 | 31 | 23 |
| Highest | 69 | 31 | 57 | 69 | 55 |
| Hundreds | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Deepak Chahar, known for his ability to swing the ball both ways, has made a mark in Indian cricket. He first gained attention in the IPL before being called up to represent India in international cricket. Here’s a look at his career with the Indian team, year by year.
Deepak Chahar’s career has been marked by strong performances with the ball, including his ability to swing it both ways. He remains an important player for India in limited-overs cricket.
Deepak Chahar’s IPL career started in 2016 when he joined Rising Pune Super Giants. In his first two seasons, he played only five matches and took one wicket. Later, Chennai Super Kings (CSK) signed him for INR 80 lakhs in 2018, where his performance improved. He became an important bowler for the team, especially in the Powerplay. Below is a summary of his participation year by year:
Year | Team | Matches | Wickets | Key Performance |
2016 | Rising Pune Super Giants | 2 | 1 | Limited playtime in the debut season. |
2017 | Rising Pune Super Giants | 3 | 0 | Did not leave a significant impact. |
2018 | Chennai Super Kings | 12 | 10 | Impressed with consistent bowling. |
2019 | Chennai Super Kings | 17 | 22 | Breakthrough year with 22 wickets. |
2020 | Chennai Super Kings | 14 | 12 | Performed well in a challenging season. |
2021 | Chennai Super Kings | 15 | 14 | Played a key role in CSK’s title-winning season. |
2022 | Chennai Super Kings | - | - | Missed the season due to injuries. |
2023 | Chennai Super Kings | 10 | 13 | Strong comeback after recovering from injuries. |
2024 | Chennai Super Kings | Limited | 6 | Struggled with injuries during the season. |
Deepak Chahar was bought by Mumbai Indians for ₹9.25 crore at the IPL auction on November 25, 2024. After dealing with injuries in 2024, he has recovered and is ready to contribute to the team. Chahar will play a key role during the Powerplay, focusing on his swing bowling. He will team up with Jasprit Bumrah, strengthening Mumbai Indians' bowling attack for the IPL 2025 season.
Deepak Chahar began his domestic career with a remarkable performance in the 2010–11 Ranji Trophy. He took 8 wickets for 10 runs against Hyderabad, a match where the opposing team was dismissed for just 21 runs—the lowest total in Ranji Trophy history. His ability to swing the ball attracted attention, and he secured a contract with Rising Pune Supergiants.
In October 2016, he trained under Ian Pont and Catherine Dalton during Rajasthan's development camp. Chahar joined Chennai Super Kings in 2018 after being bought at the IPL auction. Later that year, he was also included in the India B squad for the Deodhar Trophy. In 2022, he was once again purchased by Chennai Super Kings but missed the tournament due to a back injury.
Deepak Chahar has achieved important milestones in cricket. He has been recognized for his performances at both international and domestic levels. Some of his awards and records are listed below:
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Deepak Chahar is an Indian cricketer born on August 7, 1992, in Agra, Uttar Pradesh. He is known not only for his cricket career but also for his personal life, which has gained public attention.
Deepak’s father, Lokendra Singh Chahar, served in the Indian Air Force, while his mother, Pushpa Chahar, is a homemaker. His elder sister, Malti Chahar, is a model and actress, recognized for her role in the film "Genius."
Deepak proposed to Jaya Bharadwaj in the Dubai stadium after an IPL match between Chennai Super Kings and Punjab Kings. They got married on June 2, 2022, eight months after the proposal.
In 2024, Deepak Chahar’s net worth was estimated at INR 66 crores (USD 8 million). He earns through his IPL contract with Chennai Super Kings, where his salary is INR 14 crores per season. He also earns through domestic cricket matches and brand endorsements.
Deepak owns a Mahindra XUV500 and a Mercedes-Benz Cla 200d. He lives with his family in a spacious house in Agra.
During a match in 2023 between Chennai Super Kings and Punjab Kings, MS Dhoni gave Chahar the ball when the opposing team needed 39 runs in 12 balls. Chahar bowled two wides in the over, which led to criticism from Dhoni. Later, Chahar spoke about the incident, mentioning how Dhoni motivated him to improve.
In 2021, Greg Chappell, the former coach of the Indian team, refused to work with Chahar at the Rajasthan Cricket Academy. According to Venkatesh Prasad, Chappell advised Chahar to quit cricket and focus on another career.
Deepak Chahar has a strong fan base. In 2021, a fan criticized his performance after a match against Delhi Capitals. Chahar replied on social media, encouraging fans to keep supporting him. In 2022, after a match against Zimbabwe in Harare, he posed for photos with fans, including local supporters. Later that year, during the second ODI against Bangladesh, fans on Twitter criticized him after he suffered another injury.
On Instagram, Deepak has more than 3 million followers, and on Twitter (X), he has around 600,000 followers.
