'Jassi also had a back injury': Deepak Chahar confident for national comeback, compares himself with Jasprit Bumrah ahead of DC vs MI clash

Mumbai Indians (MI) speedster Deepak Chahar relates himself with legendary speedster Jasprit Bumrah ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 clash against Delhi Capitals which is scheduled to take place at Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi. Chahar has had a fair share of injuries that forced him down from the national side, but the 32-year-old swing bowler believes that he has the skill-sets to take him back.

Chahar's multiple injury issues in the last three years forced him to rule out from the international action.

"Yes, I think, I have had injuries, in the last 3 years, I have had a lot of injuries, but, I am not the only one, there are a lot of other players who are injured," Chahar, who is playing for Mumbai Indians, said ahead of his team's IPL match against Delhi Capitals.

Chahar reckons that if a bowler doubts himself, then there is a problem and a positive mindset is crucial for a player during injury.

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"My mindset is a little different, if you think, that I am injured, and I am not able to play, someone else is playing, will I be able to come back. If you doubt yourself, then you have a problem, I don't doubt myself," the player, known for being a lethal Powerplay bowler, said.

"My skill, from where I have played well, in the Indian team, I am always in a better position, from where I play regularly, I have played well, I will get a chance again," he added.

He could in fact relate with Jasprit Bumrah, who also had major back injuries and stress fractures to deal with.

"Jassi also had a back injury. I also had a back injury. I can understand what problems he has to face. At the end of the day, it's a team game.

"But at the same time, it's an individual game also. You have to take care of your body. If you are injured, you will be out of the team. The feel is different for each player."

But what sets Bumrah apart is his strong mind.

"Only then he will be able to play again. He is very strong willed. You saw his bowling in the first match after three months, you can see his class. It had a big impact."

Both Jasprit Bumrah and Deepak Chahar are currently playing for the Mumbai Indians (MI). MI will face Delhi Capitals for their sixth clash of the tournament.