CSK’s Khaleel Ahmed ruled out of IPL 2026 with long-term injury
Indian Express·4h ago·Neutral
What Happened
Chennai Super Kings left-arm pacer Khaleel Ahmed was ruled out of IPL 2026 after sustaining a right quadriceps injury during the April 14 match against Kolkata Knight Riders. Recovery requires over 12 weeks, eliminating him from nine remaining league games. CSK faces mounting injury concerns with MS Dhoni recovering from a calf strain and other key bowlers unavailable. The franchise may deploy domestic options like Mukesh Choudhary or Ramakrishna Ghosh.
Key Entities
Khaleel AhmedChennai Super KingsIPL 2026MS DhoniKolkata Knight RidersMukesh ChoudharyRamakrishna Ghosh