Key Points

Deepak Chahar shared a lighthearted moment with his former Chennai Super Kings teammate MS Dhoni during a recent IPL match. The interaction showcased the friendly yet competitive relationship between the two players. Chahar teased Dhoni about the pressure of winning, which led to a playful moment after the game. Both players are currently navigating challenging seasons with their respective teams, adding extra intrigue to their on-field dynamics.

Key Points: Deepak Chahar Teases Dhoni in MI-CSK IPL Banter Showdown

  • Chahar playfully challenged Dhoni during recent CSK-MI match
  • Both players share strong bond from previous CSK teamwork
  • IPL match features two struggling teams seeking revival
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I just said Mahi bhai....: MI's Deepak Chahar on banter with ex-teammate MS Dhoni

Mumbai Indians' Deepak Chahar reveals playful exchange with MS Dhoni during IPL match, highlighting competitive cricket camaraderie

"It was fun with Mahi bhai. I just said Mahi bhai that there is a lot of pressure on you - Deepak Chahar"

New Delhi, April 12

Ahead of his side's Indian Premier League (IPL) clash against Delhi Capitals (DC), Mumbai Indians (MI) pacer Deepak Chahar spoke on his banter with ex-Chennai Super Kings (CSK) teammate MS Dhoni during the clash between two five-time champions earlier in this tournament, saying that he was just teasing the legendary wicketkeeper about having pressure on him to win the game for his side.

DC is on a roll and would be aiming to make it five wins in five and stay at the top of the points table against five-time champions MI, who have just won one of their five matches and sit at eighth spot in the points tally. The match will be DC's first at Arun Jaitley Stadium, their primary home venue.

Speaking ahead of the match in the pre-match presser about the banter with Dhoni during the CSK-MI clash held in March, Chahar said, "It was fun with Mahi bhai. I just said Mahi bhai that there is a lot of pressure on you and you will have to win the match for your team."

During his banter with MS Dhoni, Chahar was seen teasing the legend when he came to bat. After the match was over, Dhoni was seen jokingly hitting Chahar with a bat.

Chahar represented CSK from 2018-24, winning three IPL titles with them in 2018, 2021 and 2023. He took 76 wickets in 76 matches for CSK at an average of 27.71, with best figures of 4/13.

This season, CSK is lying near the bottom of the table with just one win and five straight losses in six matches and Dhoni, the stand-in skipper in place of an injured Ruturaj Gaikwad, indeed is under pressure.

Squads:

Delhi Capitals Squad: Faf du Plessis, Jake Fraser-McGurk, KL Rahul(w), Tristan Stubbs, Axar Patel(c), Ashutosh Sharma, Vipraj Nigam, Mitchell Starc, Mohit Sharma, Kuldeep Yadav, Mukesh Kumar, Abishek Porel, Karun Nair, Dushmantha Chameera, T Natarajan, Ajay Jadav Mandal, Darshan Nalkande, Sameer Rizvi, Donovan Ferreira, Tripurana Vijay, Manvanth Kumar L, Madhav Tiwari

Mumbai Indians Squad: Will Jacks, Ryan Rickelton(w), Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya(c), Naman Dhir, Mitchell Santner, Deepak Chahar, Trent Boult, Jasprit Bumrah, Vignesh Puthur, Rohit Sharma, Corbin Bosch, Ashwani Kumar, Raj Bawa, Satyanarayana Raju, Bevon Jacobs, Robin Minz, Arjun Tendulkar, Krishnan Shrijith, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Reece Topley, Karn Sharma.

- ANI

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Rahul K.
Love the camaraderie between these players! The way Dhoni playfully hit Chahar shows what a great sport he is. These moments make IPL special ❤️
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Priya M.
Chahar shouldn't have teased Mahi bhai like that... he's a legend who deserves more respect. But glad they took it in good spirits!
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Amit S.
CSK's form is worrying this season. Dhoni needs to step up both as captain and batsman if they want to turn things around. The pressure is real!
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Sanjana T.
These behind-the-scenes stories are why I love cricket journalism! More of this please 🙌 The bat moment must've been hilarious to watch live!
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Vikram J.
Chahar was brilliant for CSK over the years. Interesting to see him against his former team. Hope he gets a good reception from the Chennai fans!

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