IND vs SA: As the Indian cricket team embarks on its tour of South Africa following a triumphant 4-1 T20 series victory against Australia, they face an unexpected challenge. The team is scheduled to play a series comprising 3 T20s, 3 ODIs, and 2 Test matches in South Africa. However, they will likely have to proceed without one of their key fast bowlers, a development that poses a significant setback.
Deepak Chahar, the talented fast bowler, could not join the Indian squad for the South Africa tour. The reason behind his absence is deeply personal and concerning; his father, Lokendra Chahar, has suffered a critical brain stroke and is currently hospitalized. This family emergency had already kept Deepak Chahar out of the T20 series against Australia, and now it seems likely to rule him out of the South Africa series as well, a situation that is undoubtedly disappointing for Team India.
IND vs SA: Chahar, who recently made a comeback to the national team after about one and a half years due to injury, missed significant cricketing events like the T20 World Cup 2022 and the IPL 2022. His return was a boost for the team, especially considering his impressive record and potential.
After his performance in the Australia T20 series, he was selected for both T20 and ODI formats for the South Africa tour. It’s a crucial time for Chahar, who hopes for his father’s speedy recovery so he can rejoin the team.
IND vs SA: Making his debut in 2018, Deepak Chahar’s career has been marred by injuries, preventing him from making his Test debut. Despite these challenges, Chahar, who has claimed 132 wickets in 47 first-class matches, aspires to play Test cricket for India and is diligently working on his fitness and skills. In his international career so far, he has taken 16 wickets in 13 ODIs and 31 wickets in 25 T20s.
Chahar’s absence will be keenly felt by Team India, both for his skill on the field and his fighting spirit. The team, while adapting to this loss, will hope for his quick return as they face the challenging South Africa series ahead.
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