Khaleel Ahmed Sings at CSK Event, Impresses Teammates

In a delightful off-field moment that charmed both fans and teammates, Chennai Super Kings (CSK) pacer Khaleel Ahmed showcased his hidden talent by singing a popular Bollywood track at a team event during IPL 2025. The franchise recently shared a video of the performance across their official social media handles, drawing widespread appreciation.

The 27-year-old left-arm seamer took center stage at a CSK team gathering and crooned a few lines from Arijit Singh’s soulful track “Hai Dil Ye Mera” from the movie Hate Story 2. His performance was met with applause and cheers from fellow CSK players, including star all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja, Kiwi sensation Rachin Ravindra, and young South African talent Dewald Brevis. The trio appeared visibly impressed by Khaleel’s vocal abilities, adding a warm and fun atmosphere to the team bonding event.

The camaraderie didn’t stop there. Interestingly, Mumbai Indians pacer Deepak Chahar, a former CSK mainstay and close friend of many players in the squad, also chimed in. He appreciated Khaleel’s singing skills by commenting positively on the post shared by CSK, proving that friendships in the IPL often go beyond franchise boundaries.

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Here’s what CSK captioned the video on social media:

“Not just fast with the ball, but also smooth with the vocals! 🎶💛 Khaleel setting the mood with some Arijit vibes!”

Deepak Chahar’s comment read:

“Didn’t know Khaleel was hiding this talent! Time to launch your music career, bhai!” followed by laughing and clapping emojis.

Khaleel Ahmed, who was bought for a notable sum of ₹4.80 crore in the IPL 2025 mega auction, has been a consistent performer for CSK this season. With 14 wickets from 12 matches and an economy rate of 9.71, he has provided valuable breakthroughs despite playing on batting-friendly pitches.

While his on-field performances have contributed to CSK’s campaign this season, moments like these—full of laughter, music, and team bonding—highlight the human side of the high-octane league. For fans, it’s a refreshing reminder that their cricketing heroes have passions beyond the boundary lines.

The video has already garnered thousands of views and a flurry of comments, with fans praising Khaleel’s voice and appreciating CSK’s initiative to share such personal and entertaining glimpses of their players.

As CSK pushes forward in their IPL 2025 journey, supporters will be hoping for more such joyous moments off the field and impactful performances on it. And who knows—we might just hear Khaleel singing again if CSK makes it to the playoffs or clinches their sixth IPL title!