The problem of injury is continuously increasing Chennai Super Kings (CSK) In ipl 2026. Another big shock, the young all-rounder Ramakrishna Ghosh He has been ruled out of the tournament after suffering a fracture in his right leg during the match against CSK earlier this month. With the business end of the season approaching, the five-time champions have now brought in a replacement for Ghosh for the remainder of IPL 2026.
Ramakrishna Ghosh’s campaign cut short due to injury
Ghosh’s IPL journey this season, unfortunately, lasted just one match. The bowling all-rounder made his debut against Mumbai Indians (MI) in Chepauk and showed promising signs despite limited opportunities. He impressed in the field with a sharp dive to dismiss will jacks And also took the important wicket of Suryakumar Yadav During the competition.
However, the youngster appeared physically uncomfortable after landing awkwardly in his bowling follow-through while bowling Naman Dheer. A subsequent scan confirmed a fracture in his right foot, ruling him out of the rest of the tournament.
CSK later confirmed this in an official statement while being the head coach Stephen Fleming Also expressed disappointment over the setback. Fleming praised Ghosh’s rapid improvement in recent academy seasons and highlighted his growth as a genuine all-round option for the franchise.
CSK announces replacement of Ghosh
To fill this vacancy, Chennai has turned to one of the rising names of Karnataka cricket. McNeil Hadley Noronha He joined the team for Rs 30 lakh last year after earning recognition through consistent performances in domestic cricket. The 24-year-old enjoyed a successful campaign in the 2024-25 Colonel CK Nayudu Trophy, where he finished as the tournament’s leading run-scorer with 1037 runs at an impressive average close to 80. His performance earned him the prestigious MA Chidambaram Trophy at the Naman Awards.
Noronha also made headlines while representing Mangaluru Dragons during the 2025 Maharaja Trophy. He scored 253 runs at a strike rate close to 149 and hit 19 sixes during the title-winning campaign. Apart from his aggressive batting, the off-spinning all-rounder also contributed by taking 10 wickets, including a crucial spell in the final against Hubli Tigers. His domestic rise eventually led to a call up to Karnataka in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, where he featured in three matches and showed glimpses of his all-round ability.
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Chennai is constantly worried about injuries.
CSK’s season has been significantly disrupted due to injuries in various departments. The franchise has already dealt with the absence of key players Khalil Ahmed, Ayush Mhatre And nathan ellis At different stages of the campaign. Meanwhile uncertainty continues all around ms dhoniJoe has been managing a calf strain since the start of the season.
Despite the setbacks, Chennai remains firmly in the race for the playoffs and is currently placed fifth in the IPL 2026 points table. With the tournament entering the decisive phase, the franchise will now hope that Noronha can provide valuable depth and energy to a team that has been battling injuries.
