IPL 2026: CSK Salute Mukesh Choudhary With Emotional Social Media Post As He Returns To Play vs MI After Mother’s Death

Chennai Super Kings paid an emotional tribute to fast bowler Mukesh Choudhary on Thursday during their IPL 2026 match against Mumbai Indians at the Wankhede Stadium.

Mukesh is playing the match despite the recent passing of his mother earlier this week. After attending her funeral, he chose to return to the field and represent CSK in this important game. His mother, Prema Devi, had been unwell for a long time and was being treated at a hospital in Mumbai.

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In a touching moment, CSK players also wore black armbands to honour her memory. The franchise later shared a heartfelt message on social media after Mukesh made an impact in the match by dismissing Quinton de Kock.

Some moments are bigger than the game.

Walking out to play, carrying a loss no words can hold, you show what heart truly means. Not just a cricketer today, but a son playing for his mother.

Every step, every ball, we stand with you.
The team, the fans, all of us, right beside… pic.twitter.com/8XkaUM15LB

— Chennai Super Kings (@ChennaiIPL) April 23, 2026

“Some moments are bigger than the game. Walking out to play, carrying a loss no words can hold, you show what heart truly means. Not just a cricketer today, but a son playing for his mother. Every step, every ball, we stand with you. The team, the fans, all of us, right beside you. Strength, prayers, and yellove always, Mukesh. #WhistlePodu #MIvCSK #Respect” wrote CSK.

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On the field, Mukesh bowled a tight second over, keeping things quiet with four dot balls before striking on the fifth delivery to remove De Kock, who was bowled after failing to connect.