Bengaluru: In what come as a big blow for Chennai Super Kings (CSK), their ace pacer Deepak Chahar on Friday has been ruled out of IPL 2022 owing to a back injury.
Hours after Chahar’s unavailability was made official, the India seamer penned an emotional message on Twitter, stressing that he “really wanted to play” but promised to come back better and stronger.
“Sorry guys. Unfortunately, I will be missing out this season of the IPL due to an injury. Really wanted to play but will come back better and stronger like I have always done. Thanks for always supporting me with your love and wishes. Need your blessings,” Chahar wrote on Twitter.
— Deepak chahar 🇮🇳 (@deepak_chahar9) April 15, 2022
CSK had bought Chahar for Rs 14 crore in the 2022 player auction but he had missed all of the defending champions’ five matches due to his injury. He was expected to play the latter half of the tournament for the four time champions but the back injury has shut all the chances for him.
CSK CEO KS Viswanathan also showed his disappointment over this development, reckoning that injuries are part and parcel of the game. “We are disappointed because we don’t have one of our main bowlers but injuries are part and parcel of the game. We wish Deepak Chahar a very speedy recovery,” Chennai Super Kings CEO KS Viswanathan said.
The 29-year-old has been a vital part of CSK in the last few seasons. He has so far taken 59 wickets at an average of 29.19 in 63 matches. His breakthrough year came in 2019, when he finished with 22 wickets in 17 matches. In 2021, when CSK won their 4th title, Chahar had managed to take 14 wickets in 15 matches.
