Injury problems continue to rise Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in IPL 2026. Another big failure, young all-rounder Ramakrishna Ghosh Earlier this month, he broke his right leg during the match against CSK and was ruled out of the tournament. With the season’s work coming to an end, the five-time champions have now replaced Ghosh for the remainder of IPL 2026.
Ramakrishna Ghosh’s campaign was cut short due to injury
Ghosh’s IPL journey this season unfortunately lasted just one match. He made his all-round bowling debut Mumbai Indians (MI) in Chepauk and showed promising signs despite limited opportunities. He impressed in the field with a sharp diving catch to dismiss Will Jacks and also took the important wicket Suryakumar Yadav during the competition.
However, the youngster looked physically uncomfortable after landing awkwardly in the bowling event. Naman Dhir. Subsequent scans later confirmed that he had a broken right leg, ruling him out for the rest of the tournament.
CSK later confirmed the development in an official statement while being the head coach Stephen Fleming He also said that he was disappointed by the failure. Fleming praised Ghosh’s rapid improvement in recent academy sessions and highlighted his growth as a true all-rounder for the franchise.
CSK announced Ghosh’s replacement
To fill the vacancy, Chennai has become one of the rising names of Karnataka cricket. Macneil Hadley Noronha joins the squad for INR 30 lakh after being recognized for his consistent performances in domestic cricket over the last one year. The 24-year-old enjoyed a breakthrough campaign in the 2024-25 Col. CK Nayudu Trophy, where he finished as the tournament’s top run-scorer with 1,037 runs at an impressive average of around 80.
Noronha also made headlines during the 2025 Maharaja Trophy when he represented Mangaluru Dragons. He scored 253 runs at a strike rate of 149 and smashed 19 6s during his title-winning campaign. Apart from his aggressive knock, the spin all-rounder contributed with 10 wickets, including a decisive spell in the final against Hubli Tigers. His domestic rise eventually led to a call-up for Karnataka in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, where he featured in three matches and showed glimpses of his all-round ability.
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Injury concerns continue to plague Chennai
CSK’s season has been severely disrupted by injuries across departments. As the franchise has already dealt with the absence of key players Khalil Ahmed, Ayush Mhatre and Nathan Ellis at different stages of the campaign. Meanwhile, the surrounding uncertainty continues MS DhoniRunning the calf strainer since the beginning of the season.
Despite the setbacks, Chennai remain firmly in the playoff race and are currently fifth in the IPL 2026 points table. With the tournament entering a crucial phase, the franchise will now hope that Noronha can provide valuable depth and energy to an injury-ravaged squad.
