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CSK's IPL opener hit by Brevis injury setback
29 Mar
Summary
- Dewald Brevis out injured for CSK's IPL 2026 opener.
- MS Dhoni likely to miss first two weeks due to calf strain.
- Nathan Ellis and Sam Curran also ruled out due to injuries.
Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will be without key player Dewald Brevis for their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 opening match against Rajasthan Royals, scheduled for March 30 in Guwahati. This unfortunate development was confirmed by CSK's head coach, Stephen Fleming, on the eve of the highly anticipated encounter.
The absence of Brevis adds to CSK's injury woes. Pace bowler Nathan Ellis has already been ruled out of the entire tournament. Furthermore, veteran wicketkeeper-batter MS Dhoni is anticipated to be sidelined for the initial two weeks of the season due to a calf strain, significantly impacting the team's lineup.
Adding to the depleted squad, Australian pacer Spencer Johnson, who was brought in as a replacement for the injured Ellis, is expected to join the CSK camp between April 21-23. The Super Kings are set to commence their season against the 2008 champions, Rajasthan Royals. Notably, the trade ahead of the auction saw former RR player Sanju Samson join CSK and Ravindra Jadeja return to RR.
Another significant blow for CSK is the unavailability of pace bowling all-rounder Sam Curran, who was traded from CSK to RR but will miss the tournament due to his own injury. The team's full squad for IPL 2026 includes a mix of established and new players, with the hope of overcoming these early setbacks.
