Indian pacer Deepak Chahar on Saturday missed within the taking part in XI in opposition to Zimbabwe within the second ODI. India’s stand-in skipper KL Rahul confirmed that Chahar was benched with Shardul Thakur coming in his place.
Though the precise cause behind Chahar’s omission wasn’t revealed by Rahul. India received the toss and opted to bowl first.
Deepak Chahar lacking from the Indian crew within the second ODI
Chahar missed motion for six months due to a number of accidents that dominated him out of the Chennai Tremendous Kings IPL 2022 dismal marketing campaign.

Taking part in his first aggressive match since February 20, 2022, Chahar returned with figures of three/27 from seven overs in opposition to Zimbabwe within the first ODI.
He accounted for the early wickets of Harmless Kaia, Tadiwanashe Marumani and Wessely Madhevere as India bowled the hosts out for 189 in 40.3 overs
Chahar earned the participant of the match award for his excellent bowling efforts. The 30-year-old, nonetheless, is unsure about making a case for India’s T20 World Cup squad.
“That isn’t in my hand (T20 WC choice). Ability-wise, although, I’ve labored actually arduous. There I can say I’ve in all probability began the place I had left off,” Chahar mentioned in a press convention after the match.

“After the primary over, the remainder of no matter I bowled, I used to be pleased. It was a seven-over spell, so the health is nice,” he added.
The followers of Indian cricket had been bemused with the crew administration’s choice to bench the Rajasthan pacer who had simply made a return to the Indian crew.
Twitter Reactions on Deepak Chahar lacking the second ODI in opposition to Zimbabwe
Let’s check out a few of the reactions over Chahar lacking the second ODI in opposition to Zimbabwe.
No Deepak Chahar and Avesh Khan in 11 . Are they each injured as a result of each are a part of Asia Cup squad and has to play these video games earlier than Asia cup for his or her confidence and rhythm@Vimalwa Sir Please Ask this ques in press convention whoever will come. Each ICT followers desires to know
— Ayush (@ayush3454) August 20, 2022
2nd ODI #ZIMvIND
Deepak Chahar is rested simply after one match! Is he injured once more? pic.twitter.com/pMTZlcRW75— Anushmita⁷ (@anushmita7) August 20, 2022
Deepak Chahar WTF #ZIMvIND #Cricket
— 𝙰𝚛𝚢𝚊𝚗 𝙺𝚊𝚋𝚎𝚎𝚛 🇮🇳🚩 (@KabeerAryan18) August 20, 2022
Hopefully Deepak Chahar’s omission is a precautionary one to forestall extra accidents as a result of he’s coming again after an extended harm layoff & I believe he shall be again for the ultimate ODI.#ZIMvIND
— Vipul Ghatol 🇮🇳 (@Vipul_Espeaks) August 20, 2022
Kl Rahul ko tum log kyu itna bura bol rhe ho pehle collection win karega and waha ki pitch sluggish hai isliye pehle bowling barabar hai.
Deepak chahar ko relaxation diya hai simply chill.#KLRahul— Kl Rahul popa (@dsnahar2004) August 20, 2022
What did these guys smoke earlier than benching Deepak Chahar?@klrahul @VVSLaxman281 how silly you guys are…We needed to see how Deepak bowls after such an extended hole and also you changed him with Shardul right now? Very Poor 👎#ZIMvIND
— Abhinav Tiwari (@Abhinebes) August 20, 2022
After such as much as scratch efficiency, Deepak Chahar cannot be excluded coz of a niggle or harm! Assured! #INDvZIM #INDvsZIM #ZIMvIND #ZIMvsIND #TeamIndia
— Sharon Solomon (@BSharan_6) August 20, 2022
Justice For Deepak Chahar. pic.twitter.com/BH2rvURoJk
— JayGawas (@JayGawas14) August 20, 2022
Why is not Deepak Chahar taking part in ??? Its okay if he’s out as a result of harm however he’s changed simply to play Shardul Thakur then it is one other blunder by KL Rahul. Deepak had superb sport yesterday and he needed to play all of the matches.#ZIMvIND | #INDvsZIM | #KLRahul | #DeepakChahar
— Paritosh Kumar 🏏 (@Paritosh_2016) August 20, 2022