IPL 2022: 3 Players CSK should sign if Deepak Chahar gets ruled out of the tournament

MS Dhoni and Deepak Chahar

Deepak Chahar, the Chennai Super Kings’ premier pacer, sustained a quadriceps tear in the third Twenty20 international against the West Indies last month and will miss the remainder of the season with the injury. ESPN Cricinfo reports that Deepak Chahar might take a few weeks to recover. The IPL starts from March 26, so he is likely to miss a lot of the season. Chahar, who signed for CSK for 14 crores during the mega auction, scored 69 runs* (against Sri Lanka), 54 runs (against South Africa), and 38 runs (against West Indies) as examples of his batsmanship.

CSK is in the position of having to replace him. In this article, we look at five possible replacements for Deepak Chahar ahead of IPL 2022. Meanwhile, the franchise is awaiting a report from the NCA in Bengaluru where Chahar is receiving treatment.

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3 Players Who Can Replace Deepak Chahar In Chennai Super Kings (CSK) For IPL 2022

Dhawal Kulkarni

The 33-year-old pacer, who was with Mumbai Indians in the IPL in 2021, did not sell in the mega auction. In fact, he played his last game against CSK after he went unsold in the auction. With 92 games played in the IPL, Kulkarni has picked up 86 wickets so far. He is among the best domestic cricketers and has done that for a long time.

Sandeep Warrier

The young pacer has played for Kolkata Knight Riders in the IPL. He made his T20I debut for India in a series against Sri Lanka in 2021 as part of a second-string Indian team. Warrier has illustrated his talents in domestic cricket time and time again. Warrier, however, has had limited opportunities in the IPL. If you’re looking for someone with pace and who can swing the ball, he can also be your replacement for Deepak Chahar. He has played only 5 matches in his IPL career and picked 2 wickets.

Arzan Nagwaswalla

Arzan Nagwaswalla, a left-arm pacer from Surat, would be a great addition to the franchise’s bowling attack if the franchise is looking for variety. The 24-year-old traveled with Team India on their 2021 tour to England, suggesting a lot of potential in the fast-bowler. CSK must decide if they want to pursue this very unlikely but exciting alternative.

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