Home / Sports / CSK's IPL 2026 hopes hit by Ellis injury
CSK's IPL 2026 hopes hit by Ellis injury
19 Mar
Summary
- Nathan Ellis ruled out of IPL 2026 due to a hamstring injury.
- CSK CEO confirms Ellis is a crucial death-overs bowler.
- Foreign recruits' travel plans unaffected by West Asia crisis.
Chennai Super Kings faces a significant blow for IPL 2026 as Nathan Ellis is set to miss the competition due to a hamstring injury. The 31-year-old Australian fast bowler will not recover in time, prompting the team to look for replacements. Ellis was considered a crucial bowler, especially for the death overs.
The Ruturaj Gaikwad-led team might need to adjust plans following the absence of their key bowler. Foreign recruits are scheduled to join the pre-season camp in the coming days. Their travel plans have not been significantly impacted by the ongoing West Asia crisis affecting airline hubs.
Several international players, including Noor Ahmad and Jamie Overton, have arrived or are expected to arrive shortly. Other foreign players like Dewald Brevis and Matthew Short will join by March 22, with Akeal Hosein arriving on March 25. Sanju Samson has also joined the camp in Chennai. The CSK team, including M.S. Dhoni, has been training since March 1. An intra-squad game is also planned for March 23.
