IPL 2021: Deccan Chargers 2011 Team - Where are They Now? 

The Deccan Chargers were the first IPL team to take the wooden spoon home as they finished last on the IPL table in the inaugural edition of the tournament. But the Deccan Chargers bounced back in style next season, becoming the first IPL team to win the competition outside India.

Some great players like Adam Gilchrist, VVS Laxman, Shahid Afridi, Andrew Symonds, Chaminda Vaas, RP Singh, Dale Steyn, Kumar Sangakkara, Rohit Sharma and many others represented the Deccan Chargers in the IPL. Almost 10 years have passed since the fans saw the Chargers in the competition.

Deccan Chargers finished seventh in IPL 2011

As mentioned ahead, the Chargers finished last and first in the 2008 and 2009 IPL seasons respectively. In 2010, they made the semifinals but could not defend the trophy. The team released some of their big names ahead of the IPL 2011 Mega Auction.

They formed a new squad, with Kumar Sangakkara as the IPL captain. In 2011, they opened their campaign with a home match against the Rajasthan Royals on April 9. DC lost that game by eight wickets.

In this article today, we will take a look at all 11 players who played for the Chargers in that IPL fixture and where they are now.

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Openers: Shikhar Dhawan and Ishank Jaggi

Shikhar Dhawan scored 24 runs for Deccan Chargers in that match

Shikhar Dhawan and Ishank Jaggi opened the innings for the Deccan Chargers in their opening game of IPL 2011. The two openers had a 40-run partnership before Amit Singh dismissed Dhawan.

Dhawan is still active in the IPL, playing for the Delhi Capitals. Meanwhile, Ishank had a brief stint with Kolkata Knight Riders in 2017-18, but he could not make it big. He now plays first-class cricket for Jharkhand.

Also see: Purple cap holder in IPL 2021

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Middle-order Batsmen: Kumar Sangakkara, Bharat Chipli and Dwaraka Ravi Teja

Kumar Sangakkara got out for a duck against RR

Kumar Sangakkara captained the Deccan Chargers for the first time against the Rajasthan Royals in 2011. However, the Sri Lankan wicket-keeper batsman lost his wicket before he could open his account.

Bharat Chipli and Dwaraka Ravi Teja were the other middle-order batters in the XI. Sangakkara has now retired, and he became the Marlyebone Cricket Club (MCC) President in 2019. He is also the Director of Cricket at Rajasthan Royals.

Ravi Teja is currently playing for Meghalaya in the domestic arena, while Chipli was one of the Kannada commentators in IPL 2021.

All-rounders of Deccan Chargers in IPL 2011: JP Duminy and Dan Christian

Daniel Christian is a part of the Royal Challengers Bangalore squad in IPL 2021 (Image Courtesy: IPLT20.com)

The Deccan Chargers picked two overseas all-rounders in their playing XI for their IPL 2011 season opener against the Rajasthan Royals. One of them was South Africa's JP Duminy, while the second all-rounder was Australia's Dan Christian.

Duminy scored 14 runs from 17 deliveries in DC's innings. After the Chargers' exit from the IPL, Duminy represented the Delhi Capitals, Sunrisers Hyderabad and the Mumbai Indians in the IPL. He has now retired from all formats of the game and was recently appointed batting coach of the Lions.

Christian scored 26 runs and returned with figures of 0/25 in the IPL 2011 game between the Deccan Chargers and the Rajasthan Royals. He is still active as a cricketer, and in IPL 2021, he is representing the Royal Challengers Bangalore. The Aussie all-rounder will be keen to help RCB win their maiden IPL title later this year.

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Bowlers - Dale Steyn, Ishant Sharma, Pragyan Ojha and Amit Mishra

Dale Steyn was the only bowler who could take a wicket for the Deccan Chargers in their IPL 2011 season opener against the Rajasthan Royals

The Deccan Chargers' bowling attack comprised two spinners and two fast bowlers. IPL 2010 Purple Cap winner Pragyan Ojha opened the bowling for the Chargers along with Dale Steyn.

None of the Deccan Chargers bowlers except Steyn could make an impact in the match. Steyn returned with figures of 2/18 in his four overs, while the other bowlers remained wicketless.

Dale Steyn retired from all forms of cricket this year and announced his decision via a social media post. Pragyan Ojha has also retired from the sport. He now works as a cricket expert, and earlier this year, Ojha won the Road Safety World Series with the India Legends team.

Amit Mishra is still active in the IPL. The right-arm leg-spinner is the most successful Indian bowler in the tournament's history. He is a part of the Delhi Capitals squad in IPL 2021. Mishra has an opportunity to overtake Lasith Malinga and become the all-time highest wicket-taker in the IPL.

Ishant Sharma is also a member of the Delhi Capitals squad in IPL 2021. Sharma has become a Test specialist for the Indian team. He has performed well in his last few IPL matches for the Delhi-based franchise.