Ahead of the Eliminator clash, which is slated to take place between Mumbai Indians (MI) and Gujarat Titans (GT) on May 30, the MI camp dropped a huge bombshell on Deepak Chahar's availability. The update is not a positive one by any means, as Chahar seems to be nursing a hamstring injury, which he picked up on May 26 during MI's encounter with PBKS. While MI have not issued any official confirmation about his availability yet, recent reports have raised concerns about his fitness.

Chahar's injury concerns have sparked heightened rumors amongst the cricket fans, and in all likelihood, the pacer could be sidelined from the upcoming do-or-die clash for his side. Chahar was seen receiving treatment along the sidelines during MI's last league game clash against PBKS. Sadly, the 32-year-old hasn't fully recovered from the injury and continues to be under the close supervision of the MI medical staff.

With Corbin Bosch, Ryan Rickleton and Will Jacks already out of tournament to fulfill their national duties it will be very crucial for the five times IPL champions to stick to their core and back their strength. However, Chahar has had a mixed season so far. The star MI all rounder has taken 11 wickets in the 14 matches of IPL 2025, with an economy of 9.17 and best figures 2/12.

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🚨UPDATE FROM MUMBAI INDIANS CAMP

🚨UPDATE FROM MUMBAI INDIANS CAMP

"Deepak Chahar might miss the eliminator game against GT due to injury". pic.twitter.com/KyNcmENuA2

— 𝐑𝐮𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐢𝐢⁴⁵ (@rushiii_12) May 28, 2025

Deepak Chahar has long history of injury

Injuries are nothing new for the MI pacer. Previously, in the 2024 IPL season, Chahar sustained a similar type of hamstring injury during a match against Punjab Kings, forcing him to leave the field after delivering just two balls. CSK head coach Stephen Fleming expressed concern, stating that the initial assessment of the injury "wasn't great".

Chahar has a long history of picking up injuries, and if rumors are to be believed, his participation in the upcoming eliminator could be in massive jeopardy. So far, he has claimed 11 wickets in 14 matches for the Mumbai Indians up to this point in the season. Chahar's absence in the Eliminator clash can trigger concerns regarding the team’s playing XI combination, at a time when the five-time champions can't afford any slip-ups.