Mumbai Indians secure Deepak Chahar for ₹9.25 crore in IPL auction sparking meme frenzy

Mumbai Indians secured Deepak Chahar for ₹9.25 crore during the IPL auction in Jeddah on Monday. This marked a competitive bidding process against Punjab Kings and Chennai Super Kings, with CSK ultimately opting out after Mumbai's final bid. Social media quickly reacted with memes celebrating Chahar's move from CSK to MI. Many highlighted the potential strength of the Mumbai lineup, featuring Chahar alongside other star bowlers like Jasprit Bumrah and Trent Boult. Chahar's new contract reflects a 34% pay cut from his previous deal with CSK. He expressed optimism about performing well at Wankhede Stadium, where he has played before.