From Rising Pune to Mumbai Indians: The Unsteady Journey of Deepak Chahar

Fitness has been a recurring challenge for Chahar, influencing his intermittent presence in both the Indian side and his IPL franchises. He debuted in the IPL in 2016, playing for Rising Pune Supergiant and later for Chennai Super Kings. By 2026, records show he featured in 103 matches, taking 96 wickets. In 2025, he switched to Mumbai Indians. Despite his talent, recurring fitness concerns have kept him on the fringes of selection, and his last appearance for India came before the end of 2023.