In a shocking and bizarre incident, Indian international cricketer and Mumbai Indians pace bowler Deepak Chahar fell victim to theft at his home ground, Chahar Dawar Ground in Agra. Three of his premium Player Edition cricket bats, valued at approximately ₹1.5 lakh, were stolen during his evening practice session. The 34-year-old bowler shared a humorous yet desperate video on social media addressing the thief and appealing for the return of his equipment.
How the Incident Unfolded During Practice
The incident occurred while Deepak Chahar was training at the Chahar Dawar Ground, an academy run by his father, Lokendra Chahar. After putting his cricket gear bag aside, Deepak spent about an hour bowling in the nets. When he returned to his equipment bag to begin his batting session, he discovered that three of his customized professional bats were missing. He noted that the thief likely had no idea of the actual monetary or personal value attached to these professional tools.
Viral Social Media Reaction and Options Considered
In a viral clip shared on his official Instagram account, Chahar took a lighthearted approach to the unfortunate theft. He questioned whether the thief planned to sell the bats at a throwaway price or use them for casual tennis-ball matches. He humorously stated that if the culprit needed money, they could have simply asked him directly. Laying out his options, Deepak joked about whether he should file a police complaint, approach UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath or Prime Minister Narendra Modi, pray to God for the thief to have a change of heart, or ask his bat sponsor for fresh gear.
Deepak Chahar’s Cricket Profile and Career Statistics
Deepak Chahar is a prominent figure in Indian cricket known for his ability to swing the ball both ways early in the innings. Having made his IPL debut in 2016 with Rising Pune Supergiant, he became a core bowler for Chennai Super Kings for six seasons before moving to Mumbai Indians. Across his IPL career of over 100 matches, he has scalped 96 wickets. Globally, he has represented India in 13 One Day Internationals, taking 16 wickets, and 25 T20 Internationals, picking up 31 wickets, including a record-breaking spell of 6 for 7 against Bangladesh.
