The 2025 IPL mega auction was full of surprises, with 577 players being sold over two exciting days in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. One of the biggest names on the move was Deepak Chahar, a top fast bowler in India. After having seven great years with the Chennai Super Kings (CSK), he was let go before the auction and was picked up by the Mumbai Indians (MI) for a massive ₹9.25 crore!
Chahar joined CSK in 2018 and became a very important part of their bowling team. He did a great job, especially in the first few overs of the game, helping CSK win three IPL titles in 2018, 2021, and 2023 with his key wickets and strong performance.
Throughout 76 matches with CSK, he took 76 wickets, showing that he is one of the most dependable bowlers in the league. Chahar expressed his gratitude to MS Dhoni, the former captain of CSK, saying, “Mahi bhai has supported me from the start. That’s why I wanted to come here. However, my name came up during the second day of the auction, so I knew it would be hard for me to return to CSK.”
Chahar also shared a sweet memory from 2021 when he proposed to his girlfriend, Jaya Bharadwaj, in the stands after a match. This made his IPL journey very special!
Though it was tough for CSK to let go of Chahar, it turned out to be a big win for MI. With his talent and experience, Chahar will likely play a big role for MI in the upcoming season, adding even more strength to their strong bowling lineup.
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