Deepak Chahar doesn’t look good: Chennai Super Kings head coach Stephen Fleming on his possible injury. cricket news

Chennai Super Kings head coach Stephen Fleming admitted that fast bowler Deepak Chahar’s latest injury “doesn’t look good” but he is expecting a positive report from the franchise’s medical team ahead of the professional phase of the ongoing IPL. Although Fleming did not give any information about Chahar’s new injury, the 31-year-old fast bowler was seen pulling the run-up on the second ball of Punjab Kings here on Wednesday night. It could have been a possible hamstring injury, as after talking to captain Ruturaj Gaikwad and the physio, Chahar walked off the field holding his hamstring and did not bowl further in the match.

Chahar’s career has been blighted over the years due to injuries, which have prevented him from getting a permanent place in the Indian team.

During the post-match press conference, Fleming said, “Yes, the travelogue is very busy. There are a lot of ins and outs. So, Deepak Chahar is not looking good.”

“The initial feeling was not very good. So, I am expecting a more positive report when the physios and doctors look.” Chahar’s injury forced Gaikwad to bring in Shivam Dubey, who has been used primarily as a batsman this season, for one over.

But Dube conceded 14 runs in the only over he bowled and Fleming admitted that with the impact player rule, Dube is not suitable for the role in the IPL and would have opportunities in the right circumstances.

“He (Dubey) is ready to bowl and has been working hard on it. He will play the role in the right conditions, and with the impact player rule, we have players who can fit into the role better. In fact, it is important for him to bowl.” Pretty short,” the coach said.

CSK lost to PBKS by seven wickets, their second defeat at home this season, managing only 162 for 7, which was easily achieved with 13 balls to spare.

Talking about the challenging wicket in Chepauk, Fleming said, “It is difficult, and we have talked about the unpredictability of the wickets here before. Batting first makes it difficult for us to decide what is a good competitive score. What is.”

“We had some 200 runs (earlier), which was on our mind today. But, the wicket was very sticky.

“We started well in the (first) six overs before things became difficult. We also tried some left-handed batsmen in the form of Dubey and (Ravindra) Jadeja, but we couldn’t get anything going in the middle. They bowled really well, they got good buy and kept it up, keeping us from getting 180.”

With low scores to defend, Fleming was impressed by the commitment and performance shown by English fast bowler Richard Gleeson, who made his debut last night.

“Richard Gleeson was good, and it was positive. It’s disappointing to lose Fizz (Mustafizur Rahman).

“Tushar (Deshpande) also has a bit of flu. So, we have to make some changes, which is unusual. Again, that’s part of it, and we have the resources,” he said.

“They just haven’t had the game time to get comfortable with their roles and to get comfortable with the game plan that we have, which we’re struggling with a little bit.” Although veteran opener Ajinkya Rahane managed to reach double figures after a poor spell in the last four matches, he could not go beyond 29 runs in 24 balls.

“I thought he (Rahane) was good today. He’s probably a little too aggressive in what he wants to do,” Fleming said.

“Keep in mind, we are batting here on wickets that we don’t know how they will play. So, we have to wait a bit to see what is a good score. If you are taking 3 for 30, Well, the game is almost over.

“His (Rahane) hitting which was very good last year is more sharp now. It is not due to lack of intent. He has doubled the intent. We agree with the jinx and his role.”

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