IPL 2026: Macneil Noronha named replacement for injured Ramakrishna Ghosh in CSK squad
Chennai Super Kings replace injured Ghosh with Macneil Noronha for IPL 2026.
MS Dhoni is expected to miss six IPL matches due to a calf injury, while Ayush Mhatre is out for the rest of the season. Dewald Brevis has returned to the CSK lineup, but Nathan Ellis is ruled out.
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Chennai Super Kings are battling with multiple injuries even before a ball has been played at the Chepauk in IPL 2026.
MS Dhoni is expected to miss early matches of the Indian Premier League after Chennai Super Kings confirmed he is recovering from a calf strain.
The franchise released a statement on the morning of the season opener, revealing that the veteran wicketkeeper-batter is currently undergoing rehabilitation.
Dhoni featured in all 14 matches last season, often batting late in the innings and scoring 196 runs from 13 outings at a strike rate of 135.17, with a highest score of 30 not out.
Australian pacer Nathan Ellis already ruled out of the entire tournament due to a hamstring injury. He has been replaced by Spencer Johnson.
MS Dhoni is likely to miss six matches of IPL 2026 due to a calf injury.
Ayush Mhatre has been ruled out for the remainder of the IPL 2026 season.
Yes, Dewald Brevis has returned to the playing XI for CSK after being sidelined early in the season.
Nathan Ellis has already been ruled out, leaving CSK short on options.
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India U19 star Ayush Mhatre was the latest to find himself on the injured list as he pulled his hamstring while attempting to complete a second run in the match against SRH.
According to the latest report from The Times of India, Dhoni is likely to miss the first six matches of CSK in the IPL 2026 season. This means that Dhoni could only return to action on April 23 for CSK, when they take on rivals Mumbai Indians at the Wankhede Stadium.
However, other reports suggest Dhoni has traveled with the CSK team to Hyderabad but is unlikely to play the double-header against SRH. He is progressing well and could make his return against the Gujarat Titans in Chennai on 26 April.
Meanwhile, Brevis, who missed the first three matches due to a side strain, but returned to action, which also coincided with CSK's back-to-back wins.
Mhatre, who suffered a hamstring injury on April 18, 2026, has been ruled out of action for the remainder of the season, the franchise confirmed on April 21.
| Player | Status | Reason | Replacements/Return Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS Dhoni | Injured | Calf strain | Could be back on April 26 |
| Nathan Ellis | Injured | Hamstring | Spencer Johnson |
| Spencer Johnson | Injured | Back Stress Fracture | April 21-23 |
| Ayush Mhatre | Injured | Hamstring Tear | Akash Madhwal |
| Ramakrishna Ghosh | Injured | Foot Fracture | Macneil Noronha |
| Date | Match | Venue | Time (IST) |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 30 | Rajasthan Royals vs Chennai Super Kings | Guwahati | 7:30 PM |
| April 3 | Chennai Super Kings vs Punjab Kings | Chennai | 7:30 PM |
| April 5 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Chennai Super Kings | Bengaluru | 7:30 PM |
| April 11 | Chennai Super Kings vs Delhi Capitals | Chennai | 7:30 PM |
| April 14 | Chennai Super Kings vs Kolkata Knight Riders | Chennai | 7:30 PM |
| April 18 | Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Chennai Super Kings | Hyderabad | 7:30 PM |
| April 23 | Mumbai Indians vs Chennai Super Kings | Mumbai | 7:30 PM |
| April 26 | Gujarat Titans vs Chennai Super Kings | Ahmedabad | 3:30 PM |
| May 2 | Chennai Super Kings vs Mumbai Indians | Chennai | 7:30 PM |
| May 5 | Delhi Capitals vs Chennai Super Kings | Delhi | 7:30 PM |
| May 10 | Chennai Super Kings vs Lucknow Super Giants | Chennai | 3:30 PM |
| May 15 | Lucknow Super Giants vs Chennai Super Kings | Lucknow | 7:30 PM |
| May 18 | Chennai Super Kings vs Sunrisers Hyderabad | Chennai | 7:30 PM |
| May 21 | Chennai Super Kings vs Gujarat Titans | Chennai | 7:30 PM |
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