Chennai Super Kings (CSK) In a major blow ahead of the start of the 2026 Indian Premier League (IPL), fast bowler Nathan Ellis has been ruled out due to a hamstring injury. The setback comes just nine days before the start of the IPL season starting on Saturday, March 28.
The 31-year-old will be sorely missed for the five-time champions as they look to return to the top of the standings after finishing bottom last time out. For a few seasons, Sri Lanka's Mathisha Pathirana was their primary death bowler. However, the 23-year-old has moved to Kolkata Knight Riders, leaving the death-bowling slot open.
Alice He was widely considered the bowler to fill that spot but the Australian fast bowler has not recovered from his injury in time.
“It's a big blow for us. Ellis is an important bowler, especially in the death overs. We are looking at a replacement,” CSK CEO KS Vishwanathan was quoted as saying by Sportstar.
Ellis was part of the Chennai setup in 2025, but appeared in only one game. He has taken a total of 19 wickets in his IPL career.
CSK's overseas bowling attack has suffered a major setback before the start of the 2026 IPL season. The Ruturaj Gaikwad-led team still has the experienced all-rounder from England as well as players like Matt Henry and Jack Foulkes from New Zealand. jamie overton. However, none of these bowlers are famous for their death bowling abilities.
As far as replacements are concerned, CSK have already failed to secure the signature of Zimbabwean fast bowler Blessing Muzarabani, who was picked by KKR as a replacement for Mustafizur Rahman.
CSK will begin their 2026 IPL campaign on Monday, March 30 against Rajasthan Royals (RR) at the Barsapara Stadium in Guwahati, Assam. The new team already has two less experienced bowlers Ravindra Jadeja and Sam Curran, both of whom were traded to RR to secure the services of Sanju Samson.
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