IPL 2026: CSK Suffer Massive Blow, Nathan Ellis Ruled Out Due To Hamstring Injury

IPL 2026: Chennai Super Kings, five-time IPL champions, have suffered a significant setback ahead of the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season as Australian pacer Nathan Ellis is ruled out of the upcoming season due to a hamstring injury.

The 31-year-old pacer was poised to lead CSK's pace attack, particularly with Sri Lankan pacer Matheesha Pathirana now with the Kolkata Knight Riders.

"Yes, he is out. We have not yet decided on the replacement," a CSK official told PTI.

CSK squad was bolstered by Ellis's 19 wickets from 17 IPL matches, acquired for Rs 2 crore at the 2025 mega auction following stints with Punjab Kings, and retained for 2026.

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CSK, who begin their campaign against Rajasthan Royals in Guwahati on March 30 under Ruturaj Gaikwad's leadership, are yet to name Ellis's replacement.

Under Ruturaj Gaikwad's captaincy, CSK will contest 14 league matches, playing home and away games across various venues.

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CSK Squad For IPL 2026: Ruturaj Gaikwad (C), MS Dhoni, Sanju Samson, Shivam Dube, Dewald Brevis, Ayush Mhatre, Kartik Sharma, Sarfaraz Khan, Urvil Patel, Anshul Kamboj, Khaleel Ahmed, Noor Ahmad, Jamie Overton, Ramakrishna Ghosh, Prashant Veer, Matthew Short, Aman Khan, Zak Foulkes, Mukesh Choudhary, Nathan Ellis, Shreyas Gopal, Gurjapneet Singh, Akeal Hosein, Matt Henry, Rahul Chahar.