Indian cricketer Deepak Chahar plays for Chennai Super Kings in the Indian Premier League and for Rajasthan domestically. He moves with his right arm at a medium pace.
In the 2019 Twenty20 International (T20I), he made history by becoming the first Indian cricketer to take a hat-trick. The International Cricket Council (ICC) awarded Chahar with the T20I Performance of the Year in January 2020 for his amazing T20I performance, which included his remarkable achievement of taking 6 wickets and conceding only 7 runs against Bangladesh.
Here are some unknown and interesting facts about Deepak Chahar that every fan should know:
Deepak Chahar's father Lokendra initially noticed his cricketing skills when he was 12 years old. When the boy was younger, he had some innate abilities that made Lokendra see his son's potential. To give his son a training ground, Lokendra decided to quit his job with the Indian Air Force and use his savings to build two pitches – one made of concrete and the other made of grass.
Deepak Chahar made his first-class cricket debut for Rajasthan in the 2010–11 Ranji Trophy at the age of 18. Deepak bowled brilliantly, taking eight wickets in the game and allowing only 10 runs to be scored. Due to his outstanding performance, he got an opportunity and was hired by the Indian Premier League team Rising Pune Supergiants. Later, Deepak was bought by Chennai Super Kings during the IPL auction in 2018.
Deepak Chahar made his debut in international cricket when he was selected in the Indian Twenty20 International (T20I) squad for the tour of England in May 2018. He played his first T20I on 8 July 2018 and also got a wicket. Deepak then played his first One Day International against Afghanistan in September 2018 while competing in the 2018 Asia.
Deepak Chahar set a new benchmark for the greatest bowling figures in men's T20Is by taking six wickets and conceding just seven runs in 3.2 overs during the three-match T20I series against Bangladesh. One of India's best bowling all-rounders Deepak Chahar celebrates his birthday on 7th August. Chahar, who leads the pace attack for MS Dhoni's Chennai Super Kings (CSK), has garnered praise for his classic swing bowling skills.
FAQs
What is Deepak Chahar’s IPL team?
Deepak Chahar plays for the CSK (Chennai Super Kings) in the IPL.
What is Deepak Chahar’s birthdate?
Deepak Chahar’s date of birth is 7th August 1992.
Where is Deepak Chahar from?
Deepak Chahar is an Indian all-rounder born in Agra, Uttar Pradesh.