In an exclusive interview with India.com Deepak Chahar finally opened up after the video that went viral post the final when MS Dhoni refused to sign his jersey.
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New Delhi: Chennai Super Kings won their 5th Indian Premier League title under the guidance of one of the greatest captains in the world, MS Dhoni as they defeated defending champions Gujarat Titans in the final delivery of the match.
It was a nail-biting match which took place on May 29 at the iconic Narendra Modi stadium when in the last two balls, ,Chennai’s Ravindra Jadeja smashed a six and a four to help his side lift the 2023 IPL trophy.
During the match India’s fast bowler Deepak Chahar’s performanace was marred by two dropped catches in the first five overs. In total he conceded 31 runs and was not able to take any wicket.
After CSK’s victory, a video went viral all over the internet where Chahar can be seen requesting an autograph from Dhoni while the CSK captain denies him.
When asked about his relationship with MS Dhoni, he revealed that ex-India captain is like an elder brother to him and they keep joking around specifically during IPL season.
We share a really good bond, I have been playing with him since many years. He is like a big brother to me whereas he considers me as a younger brother and also if you see he does not joke around with many people. If I tell you about the video then whenever we win I take autograph from all the teammates infact I still have my 2018 and 2021 signed jerseys as well.
After winning 2023 title I was just asking everyone to sign my jersey so he got a chance to make fun. He said I won’t sign your jersey as you dropped the catch. So it was just for fun.