Rahul Chahar is an Indian cricketer. He made his international debut for India in August 2019. He plays as a bowler in teams. He was the third youngest debutant in the Indian Premier League (IPL).
Rahul Chahar Personal Life
Rahul Chahar is an Indian cricketer. He was born on 4th August 1999 in Bharatpur, Rajasthan, India. His father’s name is Desraj Singh Chahar, retired from the air force, and his mother’s name is Usha Chahar, a lawyer. Malti Chahar, a Bollywood actress, and Deepak Chahar, an Indian cricketer, are his cousins.
On 9th March 2022, he got married to his long-time girlfriend, Ishani Johar, a fashion designer. They got engaged in 2019.
Rahul Chahar Career
Rahul and Deepak are trained by his uncle Lokendra Singh Chahar. He started playing cricket at the age of 8 years after watching his elder cousin brother Deepak Chahar. Initially, he was a fast bowler but later realized his actual talent was in spinning the ball.
Domestic
On 5th November, he made his first-class debut for Rajasthan in the 2016–17 Ranji Trophy. He made his List A debut for Rajasthan in the 2016–17 Vijay Hazare Trophy on 25 February 2017.
In October 2018, he was named to India C’s squad for the 2018–19 Deodhar Trophy. In August 2019, he was named to the India Green team’s squad for the 2019–20 Duleep Trophy.
International
In July 2019, he was elected to India’s Twenty20 International squad for the series against the West Indies. On 6th August 2019, he made his T20I debut against the West Indies.
On 23rd July 2021, he made his ODI International debut for India against Sri Lanka. In September 2021, Chahar was named to India’s squad for the 2021 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup.
IPL
In February 2017, he was bought by the Rising Pune Supergiant team for the 2017 Indian Premier League for ₹10 lakhs. On 8th April 2017, he made his Twenty20 (T20) debut in the 2017 Indian Premier League.
In January 2018, he was bought by the Mumbai Indians in the 2018 IPL auction. In February 2022, he was bought by the Punjab Kings in the auction for the 2022 Indian Premier League tournament.
Rahul Chahar Education
He completed his schooling at Government School in Bharatpur.
Rahul Chahar Net Worth
He has a net worth of ₹15 crores.
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Rahul Chahar IPL Salary
Year | Team | Salary |
2022 | Punjab | Rs. 5.25 Crore |
2021 | Mumbai Indians | ₹ 19,000,000 |
2020 (Retain) | Mumbai Indians | ₹ 19,000,000 |
2019 (Retain) | Mumbai Indians | ₹ 19,000,000 |
2018 | Mumbai Indians | ₹ 19,000,000 |
2017 | Rising Pune Supergiant | ₹ 1,000,000 |
Rahul Chahar Cricket Info
Batting | Right-handed |
Bowling | Right-arm leg break |
Role | Bowler |
Coach | Lokendra Singh Chahar. |
Rahul Chahar Physical Stats
Height (approx.) | in centimeters- 175 cm in meters- 1.75 m in feet inches- 5’ 9” |
Weight (approx.) | in kilograms- 55 kg in pounds- 121 lbs |
Body Measurements (approx.) | – Chest: 38 inches – Waist: 30 inches – Biceps: 11 inches |
Eye Colour | Black |
Hair Colour | Black |
Rahul Chahar Bio/Wiki
Name | Rahul Chahar |
Nickname | Sherry |
Full Name | Rahul Desraj Chahar |
Date of Birth | 4th August 1999 |
Birthplace | Bharatpur, Rajasthan |
Zodiac Sign | Leo |
Religion | Hinduism |
Caste | Jatt |
Wife | Ishani Johar |
Family | Father- Desraj Singh Chahar
Mother- Usha Chahar Cousin Sister- Malti Chahar Cousin Brother- Deepak Chahar |
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