Deepak Chahar

Role: Bowler

Batting Style: Right Handed Bat

Bowling Style: Right-arm fast-medium

Country: India

Player profile for Deepak Chahar

Deepak Chahar is an Indian cricketer known for his right-arm fast-medium bowling and his occasional batting skills. Here’s a detailed overview of his career and personal information:

Full Name:

Deepak Lokendra Chahar

Date of Birth:

August 7, 1992

Place of Birth:

Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India

Height:

5 feet 10 inches (178 cm)

Batting Style:

Right-handed

Bowling Style:

Right-arm fast-medium

Role:

Bowler

Domestic Teams:

Rajasthan (2010–2018)
Chennai Super Kings (2018–present) in the Indian Premier League (IPL)

International Debut:

T20I Debut: February 1, 2018, against Sri Lanka
ODI Debut: September 21, 2018, against Afghanistan
Test Debut: Not yet played in Test matches.

Career Highlights:

T20I Career:

Deepak Chahar has been a key player for India in T20I matches, especially known for his ability to swing the ball, particularly in the early overs.
He holds the record for the best bowling figures in a T20I match for India, taking 6 wickets for 7 runs against Bangladesh in November 2019.

ODI Career:

In ODIs, Chahar has proved to be an effective bowler, especially with the new ball. His ability to reverse swing and hit the right areas has made him a reliable option for India in the middle overs.

IPL Career:

He has been part of the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) since 2018 and has been instrumental in their success, helping CSK win IPL titles with his skillful bowling.
Deepak Chahar is often used in the powerplay overs and has been very successful in taking early wickets for CSK.

Key Strengths:

Chahar is known for his accuracy, swing bowling, and ability to bowl in the powerplay overs.
He is also praised for his calm demeanor and the ability to handle pressure situations, especially in death overs.

Records:

Deepak Chahar holds the record for the best bowling figures in a T20I match by an Indian bowler, with 6/7 against Bangladesh in 2019.

Playing Style:

As a bowler, Deepak Chahar relies on swing and accuracy rather than raw pace. He is known for his ability to move the ball both ways, particularly with the new ball.
He also has a knack for getting crucial wickets during the powerplay and in the middle overs, often breaking partnerships.

Family and Early Life:

Deepak hails from a sports-oriented family. His father, Lokendra Singh Chahar, was a retired Indian Air Force officer. His younger brother, Rahul Chahar, is also an Indian cricketer who plays as a leg-spinner for Mumbai Indians and India.
Chahar initially played for Rajasthan at the domestic level before making his mark in the IPL with Chennai Super Kings.

Personal Life:

Deepak Chahar is a fitness enthusiast and often shares his training sessions and fitness routines with fans on social media.
He is also very active on social media platforms, keeping his fans updated with his life both on and off the field.

Notable Achievements:

Chahar’s performance against Bangladesh in 2019, where he took 6 wickets for 7 runs, remains one of the standout moments of his career.
He has been consistently part of the Indian T20 team, contributing with key wickets during crucial stages of matches.

Challenges:

Despite his success in limited-overs cricket, Chahar has yet to make his mark in Test cricket for India, as he has not been selected for Test matches as of now.

Chahar’s ability to perform under pressure and his skills with the ball make him a key asset for both the Indian team and Chennai Super Kings in domestic and international cricket.