Chennai Super Kings’ plans for the IPL 2026 season took a hit when fast bowler Nathan Ellis was sidelined due to a hamstring injury. The team’s CEO, Kasi Viswanthan, confirmed the news and mentioned that they are actively searching for a replacement for Ellis, who played a crucial role in their death bowling strategy.
With Ellis out, CSK will need to make adjustments to their playing XI. It is likely that Matt Henry will step in to fill the void left by Ellis, while Jamie Overton may take on the responsibility of handling the death overs, a role he has experience in from his time with the England team at the T20 World Cup.
The predicted playing XII for Chennai Super Kings without Ellis could include Ayush Mhatre, Sanju Samson, Ruturaj Gaikwad (c), Dewald Brevis (OS), Shivam Dube, Jamie Overton (OS), Prashant Veer, MS Dhoni (wk), Noor Ahmad (OS), Matt Henry (OS), Khaleel Ahmed, and impact substitute Anshul Kamboj.
The team will need to adjust quickly to make up for Ellis’ absence and continue their quest for a sixth IPL title. Published on Mar 19, 2026.
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