Chennai Super Kings Face Injury Woes as Ramakrishna Ghosh is Ruled Out for IPL 2026

Chennai Super Kings are grappling with a significant injury crisis as all-rounder Ramakrishna Ghosh is ruled out for the remainder of IPL 2026 due to a foot fracture. This injury, sustained during his debut match against the Mumbai Indians, compounds the team's existing challenges, including the absence of key players like Khaleel Ahmed and Ayush Mhatre. Additionally, MS Dhoni has yet to play this season due to a calf strain, raising concerns about the team's performance moving forward. Read on for more details on CSK's injury struggles.

By Narendra Chaudhary May 3, 2026, 23:41 IST

Injury Blow for CSK

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) have encountered another significant injury setback in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, as all-rounder Ramakrishna Ghosh has been sidelined for the rest of the season due to a fracture in his right foot. This unfortunate injury took place during the match against the Mumbai Indians on May 2, which also marked Ghosh's debut in the IPL. CSK announced on social media, "Ramakrishna Ghosh sustained a fracture to his right foot during the CSK v MI match at Chepauk. He will take no further part in IPL 2026. Get well soon, Rambo," along with a link to their post.

CSK's Ongoing Injury Challenges

Ghosh's injury adds to the growing list of challenges for the five-time champions, who have already faced multiple injuries this season. Key players such as speedster Khaleel Ahmed and prominent batter Ayush Mhatre have also been affected in recent weeks.

Before the season commenced, CSK's pace attack was already under strain, with star bowler Nathan Ellis out due to injury. His replacement, Spencer Johnson, was also unavailable for a significant period due to fitness concerns.

MS Dhoni's Absence Continues

The team has also been missing their iconic wicketkeeper/batter MS Dhoni, who has been dealing with a calf strain since the season began. Although Dhoni has been present with CSK since March and has participated in practice matches and net sessions, which have been widely shared on social media, he has yet to play in any official matches this season.