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Deepak Chahar, an Indian pitcher who has hamstring and
back problems, is motivated to reclaim his spot on the national squad. Chahar,
31, last competed for India in December of last year and has previously
struggled with a number of injuries. Earlier in the season, he had a hamstring
injury, which caused him to miss as much as six IPL games for Chennai Super
Kings.
Due to a back ailment, Chahar was forced to sit out
the entire 2022 IPL season as well as the T20 World Cup in Australia.
“A player should not get disappointed by
injuries. These things are not in a player’s hand. My priority right now is to
remain fit and be available for the team. I will give my 100% for the team
whenever I get a chance,” Chahar told PTI on the sidelines of a
promotional event in New Delhi.
“In my case it can also be said that I was having
a bad time. Last year I suffered a back injury, which is serious for a fast
bowler, but now I am completely fit. I am very happy with my bowling at the
moment.
“I am trying to make a comeback into the national
team. I recently played the RPL (Rajasthan Premier League) tournament. Till
Sunday, I was at the National Cricket Academy. I was practising with the Indian
team, which is going to China for the Asian Games.”
Chahar is not part of the Indian team for the upcoming
ODI World Cup at home but he aspires to win the elite ICC tournament once
during his playing career.
“A cricketer’s dream is to play the World Cup and
win it for the country. I will try to complete it whenever I get a
chance,” he said. “I have won many tournaments in my first
appearance. It was my first Asia Cup when India won it in 2018. I have played
five finals in last six IPL seasons and have become champions thrice.
“I have not played the World Cup yet and whenever
I get a chance, I want to contribute to the team’s victory.”