Chennai Super Kings (CSK) has suffered a big blow from the fast bowler. Khalil Ahmed He has been ruled out of the remainder of the 2026 Indian Premier League (IPL) after suffering a quadriceps injury against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in his most recent game.
Defending 192 runs in the second innings, Khaleel bowled well and took the crucial wicket of the free-scoring Sunil Narine at the top of the order. However, while running in to bowl the final ball of his four-over spell, the left-arm pacer caught his hamstring and stopped mid-run-up. He tried to bowl the last ball again, but indicated that he could not do so and walked off the field in pain as Gurjapaneet Singh finished the 17th over.
Khalil's injury was serious and he will now be unable to play the rest of the IPL season as CSK has nine more matches left in the group stage. According to reports, the fast bowler has a Grade 2 tear and will be out for at least 10 to 12 weeks.
The five-time champions would like to sign a replacement to replace Khalil in the team. There are already capable options in their team. These include people like Spencer Johnson and Mukesh Chaudhary. The latter has played 16 times Chennai Super Kings In three seasons, took 17 wickets.
Meanwhile, Khaleel was playing his second season at the MA Chidambaram Stadium. Last season, he took 15 wickets as CSK's second-highest wicket-taker behind Noor Ahmed. Before being ruled out due to injury, the 28-year-old had taken two wickets at an economy rate of 8.67 in five matches.
It is noteworthy that despite Khalil's unfortunate injury, CSK won the match against KKR in Chepauk. The five-time champions won by 32 runs thanks to Noor's 3 for 21.
After a disappointing start to the 2026 season, Ruturaj Gaikwad's team has now won two consecutive games by defeating Delhi Capitals and KKR at the MA Chidambaram Stadium.
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