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The former Chennai Super Kings seamer reflected on wanting to continue with the TN Capital city side, but revealed that he was chuffed about playing for MI, also a five-time title winner.
Deepak Chahar. (Picture Credit: Sportzpics)
Indian pacer Deepak Chahar was roped in by Mumbai Indians at the IPL 2025 Auction in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia on Monday in a deal worth Rs 9.25 Crore.
The former Chennai Super Kings seamer reflected on wanting to continue with the TN Capital city side, but revealed that he was chuffed about playing for MI, also a five-time title winner.
“I’m quite happy. I had hoped to continue with CSK, but no regrets,” the 32-year-old said.
“Now, I’ll be playing for another great franchise which has won 5 IPL trophies,” he added.
“I’ll obviously miss playing with MS Dhoni. Mumbai Indians is a great franchise, so I’m really looking forward to playing for them,” the pacer continued.
The Agra-born pacer has had his share of injury troubles in recent years and opened up on his attempt at regaining match fitness as he divulged training with a football side in the United Kingdom and his recent performances in the domestic circuit.
“After the last IPL season, I went to UK for training. I was training with a big football club there,” Chahar said.
“Then, I came back and played five Ranji Trophy matches, bowling about 150 overs. Now, I’m playing in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy,” he added.
“So, I’ve been playing cricket regularly since the past six months, and I’ve been training well. My main goal is to play for India again, so I need to play all the 14 matches, play at my full potential, and then hopefully I can make a comeback for team India,” the seamer shared.
“This is going to be a very important season for me,” he asserted.
Chahar shared his reverence for MI and expressed his delight in joining the Maharashtra-based side, while also sharing that he would like to chip in for the team with both the ball and the bat.
“The MI team for this season looks strong. They have always been a dominating side in the history of IPL, and they’ve won 5 seasons for obvious reasons. I’m happy to be a part of this team and hoping to win more trophies in the coming seasons,” Chahar said.
“Also, I’m hoping to get the opportunity to bat as well, because that is something I didn’t get much to do at CSK. So, I’ll definitely look to give my best with bat and ball,” the quick added.
He might be tossed the ball towards the fag end of the innings with MI and the seamer voiced his intent and confidence in giving his best for the Wankhede-based side.
“As a bowler, I like to take up challenges and perform to the best of my ability. At CSK, I had my roles, and now at MI, I will have different roles, but I’m ready for it,” the 32-year-old said.
“I hope to do well with both bat and ball, and contribute to MI’s win. Wankhede has a seaming track, and in my past performances I’ve done well there. So, I’ll be looking to continue doing well for my team,” he signed off.
