Accident happened in Mewar Cup, the most expensive young player of CSK team got injured before IPL 2026.

Chennai Super Kings has suffered a big setback just before IPL 2026. The team’s young player Kartik Sharma got injured on the field during Mewar Cup 2026. This 19-year-old uncapped player was included in the team by the franchise by paying a huge amount of Rs 14.20 crore in the auction. But now his back injury has increased the concern of the team management and fans.

Big stake in auction, now tension increased

CSK spent almost 15 percent of their purse on Karthik Sharma in the IPL 2026 auction, making him one of the team’s most expensive young signings. In such a situation, this injury just before the season can prove to be a big blow for the franchise.

Accident happened in Mewar Cup

The incident occurred during a league match of the PIMS Mewar Cup Season 4 played in Udaipur on 19 February 2026. Sharma was batting in excellent rhythm. He scored 39 runs in just 14 balls and showed aggressive attitude by hitting three consecutive fours. It seemed that he was heading towards playing a big innings, when this unfortunate incident happened on the field. As soon as bowler Vipraj Nigam started taking the run-up to bowl the next ball, Karthik suddenly caught his lower back and fell on the ground in pain. This scene stunned the players and spectators present on the field. The team physio immediately reached the field, but Karthik could not continue batting further and had to retire hurt and return.

waiting for medical report

At present, official information regarding the seriousness of the injury has not been revealed. Initial indications suggest that he may have a back sprain or muscle strain. The situation will become clear only after further medical examination. CSK hopes that their young star will return fully fit before IPL 2026.