Chennai Super Kings Lose Key Fast Bowler Nathan Ellis Ahead of IPL 2026 Chennai Super Kings face a significant setback ahead of the IPL 2026 season as fast bowler Nathan Ellis has been ruled out of the competition due to a hamstring injury. The 31-year-old Australian, acquired for ₹2 crore in the 2025 auction, is expected to miss the tournament entirely as he will not recover in time. The team’s CEO, K.S. Viswanathan, expressed disappointment over the loss, emphasizing Ellis’s importance as a key bowler, particularly in the death overs. He confirmed the team is exploring replacement options to fill the void left by the injury. Viswanathan made the announcement during an event to unveil Kauvery Hospitals as an official partner of the franchise. The hospital’s medical team, including Dr. Iyappan Ponnuswamy, Dr. Aravindan Selvaraj, and Dr. S. Sivaram Kannan, was present at the event. The absence of Ellis could prompt a major shift in the team’s strategy, especially since the squad has relied heavily on Matheesha Pathirana as a death-overs specialist since 2022. However, Pathirana was released after a lackluster performance in the previous season. Viswanathan also addressed the status of foreign recruits, stating they will join the team’s camp in the coming days. Despite the recent West Asia crisis, which disrupted major airline hubs in the UAE and Qatar, the team’s overseas players have not faced significant travel disruptions. Noor Ahmad has already arrived in the city, while Jamie Overton joined on Thursday. Other key signings, including Dewald Brevis, Matt Henry, Zak Foulkes, and Matthew Short, are set to arrive by March 22, with Akeal Hosein joining on March 25.#chennai_super_kings #matheesha_pathirana #kauvery_hospitals #nathan_ellis #k_s_viswanathan
Chennai Super Kings Lose Key Bowler Nathan Ellis to Hamstring Injury Ahead of IPL 2026 Chennai Super Kings (CSK) face a significant setback ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 after Nathan Ellis, their 31-year-old Australian fast bowler, is ruled out of the tournament due to a hamstring injury. The injury has prevented him from recovering in time to participate in the competition. CSK CEO K.S. Viswanthan expressed disappointment, stating that Ellis is a vital player, particularly in the death overs, and the team is now exploring replacement options. Viswanathan shared his comments during an event to announce Kauvery Hospitals as an official partner of the team. He emphasized that the loss of Ellis could necessitate a major adjustment to the team’s strategy, especially since the squad is led by Ruturaj Gaikwad. Since 2022, Matheesha Pathirana has been the primary death-overs specialist for CSK, but the Sri Lankan pacer was released after a disappointing performance in the previous season. The team’s plans for the upcoming season are now under review, with the need to find suitable replacements for Ellis. Viswanathan also confirmed that foreign recruits will join the camp in the coming days. Despite the recent West Asia crisis, which has disrupted major airline hubs in the UAE and Qatar, the team’s overseas players have not faced significant travel delays. Noor Ahmad has already arrived in Chennai, while Jamie Overton is expected to reach the city on Thursday. Additional foreign players, including Dewald Brevis, Matt Henry, Zack Foulkes, and Matthew Short, will join by March 22, with Akeal Hosein set to arrive on March 25. Meanwhile, Sanju Samson, the standout performer for India’s T20 World Cup-winning team, has arrived in Chennai to join the pre-season camp.#ipl_2026 #chennai_super_kings #nathan_ellis #k_s_viswanathan #kauvery_hospitals
