Mumbai Indians (MI) secured the services of Deepak Chahar for ₹9.25 crore in the recently held IPL 2025 mega auction. This marks the end of Chahar’s long association with Chennai Super Kings (CSK). Deepak had been an integral part of CSK since joining the franchise in 2018, contributing significantly to the team’s success over the years.
He played 76 matches for CSK, taking 76 wickets and was instrumental in their title wins in 2018, 2021, and 2023. His skills with the ball, especially in the death overs, were crucial to the team’s strategy. However, despite his impressive contributions, he was not retained by CSK in the auction, leading to his move to MI.
Deepak Chahar and Family Reflect On CSK Exit After IPL 2025 Auction
Despite the sadness of leaving CSK, Deepak expressed excitement about his new journey with MI. In an interview, he mentioned that while he had hoped to continue with CSK, he was eager to join another successful franchise with a rich history of IPL victories.
“I’m quite happy. I had hoped to continue with CSK, but no regrets. Now, I’ll be playing for another great franchise that has won five IPL trophies. I’ll obviously miss playing with MS Dhoni. Mumbai Indians is a great franchise, so I’m really looking forward to playing for them.”
Deepak admitted that he would miss playing alongside MS Dhoni but looked forward to new challenges and opportunities with MI. He also shared his goal of making a comeback to the Indian team, focusing on performing well in IPL 2025 and beyond.
Deepak’s departure from CSK has been emotional, not just for him but also for his family. His sister, Malti Chahar, shared a heartfelt post on social media expressing her gratitude to CSK for the love and memories created over the years. She reflected on their beautiful journey with the team, cherishing the love they received and the memories of three IPL title victories. Her emotional words, “My heart will always belong to you,” resonated with many fans who saw the Chahar family as an inseparable part of CSK’s legacy.
Deepak’s wife, Jaya Bhardwaj, also shared an emotional message after the auction, reminiscing about her time with CSK. She fondly recalled the moment in 2021 when Deepak proposed to her in front of the entire crowd at the Dubai stadium after a match against Punjab Kings. Jaya’s Instagram post highlighted how CSK had become a part of their lives, and she expressed her eternal connection to the franchise, saying, “My heart will always be tied to this team.”
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