CSK suffered a big blow during IPL 2026, star player was out of the entire season due to injury.

CSK: Five-time champion Chennai Super Kings has suffered a major setback amid IPL 2026. Former team captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni was already out of the team due to injury and another player of the team got injured and is out of the entire season of IPL 2026. The beginning of this season has not been anything special for CSK, they had to face defeat in the first 3 matches. However, in the last two matches, Chennai performed brilliantly and won and regained their momentum.

CSK’s star player is out

Actually, the player we are talking about is none other than Chennai Super Kings fast bowler Khalil Ahmed. According to a report by Cricbuzz, CSK’s star fast bowler Khalil Ahmed has been ruled out of the remaining matches of IPL 2026. Franchise CEO Kashi Vishwanathan has confirmed this to Cricbuzz.

🚨 Khaleel Ahmed ruled out of IPL 2026 🚨

The CSK bowler walked off the field against KKR before completing his spell.

CSK will name a replacement following consultations with the captain and the head coach#IPL2026 pic.twitter.com/ZMHURfBUW5

— Cricbuzz (@cricbuzz) April 16, 2026

According to reports, the 28-year-old left-arm fast bowler suffered an injury at the end of the match against Kolkata Knight Riders, during which he was seen holding his thighs. In this match against KKR, Khalil could not even complete the last ball of his four over spell, after which Gurjapneet Singh completed his over.

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CSK’s concern increased

The injury of fast bowler Khalil Ahmed is said to be serious due to which he has been ruled out of this entire season. Due to Khalil being out, the injury concerns of five-time champion CSK have increased further. The franchise has already lost Nathan Ellis due to injury, while Spencer Johnson, who was included as his replacement, has also not been able to join the team yet due to his injuries.

Regarding Khaleel’s replacement, Vishwanathan said that the decision regarding which player will be taken in his place will be taken after consulting captain Ruturaj Gaikwad and head coach Stephen Fleming.