Deepak Chahar, Age, Height, Education, Career, Stats, Wife, and Net Worth (2026)

Deepak Chahar is an Indian international cricketer who bowls right-arm medium-fast. He plays for the Indian national team in limited-overs cricket. He is mainly known for his ability to swing the new ball and take early wickets. Throughout his career so far, Chahar has proven himself as one of India’s most reliable pace bowlers in white-ball cricket. Deepak shot to fame after taking a hat-trick against Bangladesh in a T20 International match. He also recorded one of the best bowling figures by an Indian bowler in T20Is during that game.

In this article we will discuss about Deepak Chahar, Age, Height, Education, Career, Stats, Wife, Networth and More

Who is Deepak Chahar?

Deepak Chahar is an Indian cricketer, a right-arm medium fast bowler. He was born and brought up in Agra, Uttar Pradesh. His father is an army officer now retired from service and taught him cricket. His father constructed a mini pitch at his house for Deepak to practice at as a kid.

He made his mark playing domestic cricket for Rajasthan and eventually earned an IPL contract with Chennai Super Kings. He quickly became one of the franchise’s most trusted fast bowlers with the new ball. Deepak later went on to make his debut for the Indian national team thanks to his consistent performances with CSK.

Fans and experts praise the right-arm bowler for his skillful swing bowling, discipline, and ice-cold nerves. He leads a disciplined lifestyle off the field comes from a middle-class family. Deepak’s currently works hard to maintain his fitness levels and improve his bowling.

Category	Details
Full Name	Deepak Lokendra Singh Chahar
Profession	Indian International Cricketer
Role	Right-arm Medium-Fast Bowler, Lower-order Batsman
Hometown	Agra, Uttar Pradesh
National Team	India
IPL Team (Current)	Mumbai Indians
Previous IPL Teams	Rising Pune Supergiant, Chennai Super Kings
Jersey Number	90
Domestic Team	Rajasthan
Cousin	Rahul Chahar (Cricketer)
Wife	Jaya Bhardwaj (m. 1 June 2022)
Famous For	First Indian male to take a T20I hat-trick; Best T20I bowling figures by an Indian (6/7)

Deepak Chahar Age (As of 2026) 

Deepak Chahar was born on August 7, 1992, in Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India. As of 2026, he is 33 years old and remains one of India’s most experienced swing bowlers in white-ball cricket. His zodiac sign is Leo, and he will celebrate his 34th birthday on August 7, 2026.

Detail	Information
Current Age	33 years (as of July 2026)
Zodiac Sign	Leo
Birth Place	Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India
Nationality	Indian

Deepak Chahar Height, Weight and Physical Apperance

Deepak Chahar is 5 ft 11 inches tall and weighs around 75 kg. He has black hair and black eyes. Deepak trains and works out regularly to keep his pace, swing accuracy, stamina, and athleticism in check. As a result, he is able to maintain a high level of fitness which helps him excel as a fast bowler.

Early Life

Cricket was an integral part of Deepak Chahar’s family and their constant encouragement was a key factor in shaping his career. His family has always blessed him with love, believing in his passion for cricket and supporting him in his journey from a youngster to a professional. His father Lokendra Singh Chahar was his first coach and mentor who helped in his early years with the game and taught him the art of the bowling the most effectively. In his father’s shadow, Deepak was an assiduous cricketer, and he also made a mark in domestic cricket. His steady form eventually got him spot on the Indian Premier League (IPL) where he became one of the best swing bowlers in the Indian cricket team.

Deepak Chahar Family Background 

Deepak Chahar was born into a family from Agra that loves cricket. His father Lokendra Singh Chahar was an army officer and greatly influenced Deepak during his childhood. Deepak credits his father for teaching him how to bowl and even mentions that he left his job at one point to help chase Deepak’s cricket dreams. His mother’s name is Pushpa Chahar. She is a homemaker who has supported him throughout his life. Deepak has an elder sister named Malti Chahar. She has found success in her career as an actress and filmmaker. Deepak’s cousin brother Rahul Chahar is also an Indian international cricketer.

Relation	Name	Details
Father	Lokendra Singh Chahar	Retired Indian Air Force officer; resigned from his job at one point to focus on Deepak’s cricket training
Mother	Pushpa Chahar	Homemaker
Sister	Malti Chahar	Actress, writer, and filmmaker
Cousin	Rahul Chahar	Professional cricketer; has represented India
Wife	Jaya Bhardwaj	Married on 1 June 2022 in Agra
Marital Status	Married	Corporate Professional

Education Qualification 

Deepak Chahar attended G. D. Goenka Public School in Agra for his schooling. He used to play cricket during his school years while focusing on his studies. Later on, he decided to focus solely on cricket.

Deepak’s father realized that his son was good at bowling at a young age. He then pushed Deepak to take his cricketing dreams seriously. Deepak started training and playing in domestic cricket tournaments. Not much is known about Deepak Chahar’s education after high school. However, he must’ve studied further to reach where he is today.

Deepak decided to fully concentrate on cricket which allowed him to build a successful career in domestic and international cricket.

Detail	Information
School	G.D. Goenka Public School, Agra
Higher Education	Details not publicly documented
Academic Focus	Balanced schooling with early cricket training

Career Highlights 

Deepak Chahar has had successful stints in domestic cricket, the IPL, and international cricket. He is known for his new-ball swing during the powerplay in white-ball cricket. This makes him one of India’s most dependable fast bowlers in limited-overs cricket.

Deepak Chahar’s career highlights:

• Deepak made his first-class cricket debut with Rajasthan during 2010–11 Ranji Trophy season. In one of his early games, he took 8 wickets against Hyderabad by bowling them out for just 21 runs. At the time, it was the lowest team total scored in Ranji Trophy history.
• Rising Pune Supergiant picked Deepak Chahar in the IPL 2016 Auction, and he made his IPL debut for them.
• Chennai Super Kings bought him in the IPL 2018 Auction. He soon became one of CSK’s most reliable bowlers with the new ball.
• Deepak made his T20 International debut for India against England in Bristol on 08 July 2018.
• Deepak was a part of the Indian cricket team that won the Asia Cup in 2018.
• Deepak became the first Indian male cricket player to take a hat-trick in a T20 International on 10 November 2019 against Bangladesh.
• During the same match, Deepak took the wickets of 6 batsmen for just 7 runs. This bowling figure remains the best by an Indian bowler in T20 Internationals.
• Deepak won the ICC T20I Performance of the Year award in January 2020 for his match-winning bowling spell against Bangladesh.
• Deepak Chahar was released by Chennai Super Kings before IPL 2026 season. He was bought by Mumbai Indians shortly after his release.
• Deepak continues to play for Mumbai Indians in the IPL as of 2026 season.

Career Stats

Deepak Chahar Bowling Stats

Format	Mat	Inns	Balls	Runs	Wkts	BBI	BBM	Avg	Econ	SR	4W	5W	10W
ODI	13	12	510	439	16	3/27	3/27	30.56	5.75	31.8	0	0	0
T20I	25	25	540	747	31	6/7	6/7	24.09	8.3	17.4	0	1	0
First-Class	57	96	9327	5250	165	8/10	12/64	31.65	3.37	56.7	9	5	1
List A	66	65	2857	2511	89	6/41	6/41	28.21	5.27	32.1	0	2	0
T20	174	174	3641	4839	192	6/7	6/7	25.2	7.97	18.9	3	2	0
IPL	103	103	2068	2862	96	4/13	4/13	29.81	8.3	21.5	2	0	0

Batting & Fielding Stats

Format	Mat	Inns	NO	Runs	HS	Avg	BF	SR	100s	50s	4s	6s	Ct	St
ODI	13	9	3	203	69*	33.83	207	98.06	0	2	17	8	1	0
T20I	25	7	5	53	31	26.5	28	189.28	0	0	4	4	2	0
First-Class	57	78	14	1250	57*	19.53	2127	58.76	0	2	154	43	19	0
List A	66	46	7	746	69*	19.12	844	88.38	0	4	51	39	12	0
T20	174	63	29	487	55*	14.32	359	135.65	0	1	30	30	33	0
IPL	103	21	11	142	39	14.2	103	137.86	0	0	8	9	16	0

Note: The Stats Table are Verified on 17 July 2026 from cricinfo.com

Awards & Achievements 

Deepak Chahar has reached several individual landmarks and been a part of many team victories during his career. Here are some of Deepak Chahar’s awards and achievements:

• Deepak became the first Indian male cricketer to take a hat-trick in a T20 International match against Bangladesh on November 10, 2019.
• Deepak holds the record for the best bowling figures by an Indian bowler in T20 Internationals. He took 6 wickets for just 7 runs against Bangladesh.
• In January 2020, Deepak received the ICC T20I Performance of the Year award for his bowling figures of 6/7.
• Deepak Chahar was part of the Indian team that won the Asia Cup in 2018.
• Deepak won the IPL with Chennai Super Kings between his time at the franchise from 2018 to 20 seasons.
• Deepak is one of the few bowlers to take 2 hat-tricks in domestic T20 cricket within 3 days. He recorded the historic feat during the 2019 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy.
• The Chennai Super Kings bought Deepak for ₹14 crore in IPL 2022 Mega Auction, making him their most expensive player at the time.

Deepak Chahar Marital Status

Deepak Chahar married Jaya Bhardwaj, a corporate professional hailing from Delhi. They conducted a private wedding ceremony on 1st June 2022 in Agra, Uttar Pradesh with close family members, friends, and various personalities from the cricket arena.

Deepak and Jaya’s relationship had been mostly secret until they were married. They have been in the spotlight first time when Deepak proposed to Jaya after the IPL match at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium between the Chennai Super Kings and the Punjab Kings on 7 October 2021. Social media soon shared the touching gesture, making it one of the most memorable moments off the field in IPL history.

Deepak Chahar Wife

Jaya Bhardwaj is a Corporate Professional from Delhi. In October 2021, the couple got a lot of publicity when Deepak proposed to her after an IPL match. They were married on 1st June 2022 in Agra. Jaya is now a wallflower and has been helping Deepak in his cricketing career. 

Social Media Presence  

Deepak’s is very active on social media, engaging with his followers and posting updates about his cricket journey and life.

• Instagram: @deepak_chahar9 — around 2.9 million followers to whom he posts pictures of matches, training, team celebrations and family moments, among which are images of him with his wife, Jaya Bhardwaj.
• Twitter/X: @deepak_chahar9 — It has about 585K followers and has its focus on match updates, career milestones, and personal posts.
• Facebook: Deepak Chahar (official page) — more than 525k followers, most of which is cricket-related and career highlights.

Deepak Chahar Net Worth (As of 2026) 

Deepak Chahar net worth is estimated to be between ₹66 crore to ₹70 crore, as of 2026. His primary sources of income are his IPL contracts, BCCI central contract, brand endorsements, and business ventures.

Deepak earned the following amounts from various sources:

• Chennai Super Kings bought Deepak for ₹14 crore in IPL 2022 Mega Auction.
• Mumbai Indians bought Deepak in IPL 2025 Mega Auction, and he earned ₹9.25 crore.
• Deepak owns several brands that help him earn income. He launched his own sports brand, named D9, in 2023.

Conclusion

From a young boy with determination to learn cricket from his father in Agra to becoming one of the most dependable swing bowlers in India, Deepak Chahar’s path is a testament to his tough, disciplined and relentless love for the game. Despite the initial setbacks and rejections and frequent injuries, he made history with his performance in the T20s, such as the first-ever hat-trick at the T20 international format and the Indian bowler’s number one T20I bowling record. Currently playing for Mumbai Indians, Chahar is now a highly respected and inspirational figure in Indian cricket, both on the field and off, for his skill and humility.

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