Deepak Chahar faces personal crisis as father hospitalized -South Africa tour in jeopardy

Deepak Chahar's father, Lokendrasingh, was hospitalised in Aligarh on Saturday, December 2, apparently suffering from a brain stroke and other health difficulties. Deepak, who was in Bengaluru for the India-Australia T20I series, hastened to be by his father's side. India went on to win the series by 4-1 and will now play in an all-format series against South Africa.

3 things you need to know

• India beat Australia by 5-1 in 5 match T20I series 
• India set to play all-format series against South Africa
• India vs South Africa starts on December 10, 2023

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Deepak Chahar’s South Africa tour in Jeoprady

The right-arm bowler, who has only recently returned to the cricketing scene after a lengthy injury layoff, may potentially miss India's upcoming visit to South Africa. Chahar told reporters outside Mithraj Hospital that he has informed Team India head coach Rahul Dravid and the selectors of his resolve to support his father until he is fully recovered. Deepak Chahar said:

"We got him to the hospital on time. Else, it could have been dangerous. His condition is better at the moment. People were asking, why I didn't play the final T20I against Australia. For me, my father is very important. He made me the player I am. I cannot leave him in this condition and couldn't go anywhere,"

"That's why I am staying with my father and once he is out of danger, I will start my journey to South Africa. I have talked to Rahul (Dravid) sir and the selectors. Right now, my father's condition is better,"

According to several media outlets, Lokendrasingh suffered a stroke while in Aligarh for a wedding. The family first considered sending him to a hospital in Delhi, but they encountered difficulties in doing so.

The hospital's chairman, Dr. Rajendra Varshney, told the media that Lokendrasingh's health had gotten worse, stressing that he was a patient with diabetes and high blood pressure. Dr. Varshney did, however, also provide consolation, saying that the former Air Force officer was no longer in danger. The scenario was made more complicated by his pre-existing health conditions, but the medical update provides a more positive picture.

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Will Chahar play in the South Africa series?

Deepak Chahar, who was named to both the ODI and T20I squads, was anticipated to have a significant impact on India's forthcoming series against South Africa. In the Rainbow Nation, the cricket rivalry between the two countries was scheduled to consist of three ODIs, three T20Is, and two Tests.

The T20I series, which is slated to commence cricketing on December 10, will continue until December 14. Following this, the ODIs are slated to take place between December 17 and December 21, providing supporters with an alternative schedule to look forward to. The concluding Test matches of the series are planned to occur between December 26 and January 7, offering a comprehensive and captivating cricketing exhibition between South Africa and India. Chahar's participation in these contests is currently uncertain, however, as a result of his father's health concerns.