[2] Chari was introduced to cricket at St Aiden's Primary School by coach Henry Motsi.
[3] His impressive all-rounder abilities secured him a scholarship to Prince Edward School.
Notable performances during a school tour to England further established his potential.
[3] Chari's first-class debut with the CFX Academy against Midlands was marked by a wicket with his fourth ball.
[3] Having trained at the MRF Pace Foundation under Dennis Lillee, Chari was primarily an in-swing bowler, who was also skilled in front-foot driving and cutting when batting.