Chennai Super Kings (CSK) have been dealt a huge blow ahead of the IPL 2022 season, as their fast bowler, Deepak Chahar is set to miss a major chunk of, if not the entire, tournament. Chahar was bought by the CSK in IPL 2022 auction for INR 14 crores.

Chahar had suffered a quadriceps tear injury during the third T20I against West Indies and ESPNCricinfo reported that it will take weeks for it to heal completely, meaning he could miss the IPL which will be played between March 26 and May 29.

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It is understood that the Super Kings are awaiting a final assessment from the National Cricket Academy in Bengaluru, where Chahar is currently undergoing his rehabilitation. He has been Super Kings' lead bowler with 58 wickets from 58 games; 42 of those wickets came in the powerplay

Chahar’s value in the IPL 2022 auction rose due to his recent exploits with the bat with match-turning knocks: 69* (against Sri Lanka), 54 (against South Africa), and 38 (against West Indies).

Chahar's first stint in the IPL was with Rising Pune Supergiants in 2016 when, as an uncapped fast bowler, he was bought at his base price of INR 10 lakhs. In the 2018 mega auction, the Super Kings bought him for INR 80 lakhs.

(ESPNCricinfo inputs)