IPL 2026: Why is Akeal Hosein not playing in CSK vs MI despite 4-wicket haul in reverse fixture at Wankhede Stadium?
Akeal Hosein did not make the CSK squad for the MI clash, despite starring in the reverse fixture in Mumbai.
IPL 2026: Why is Akeal Hosein not playing in CSK vs MI despite 4-wicket haul in reverse fixture at Wankhede Stadium? originally appeared on Cricket News . Add Cricket News as a Preferred Source by clicking here .
KEY TAKEAWAYS: Akeal Hosein is not part of the CSK starting lineup against MI at Chepauk. Hossein picked up four wickets in the reverse fixture in Mumbai. MI captain Hardik Pandya won the toss and opted to bat first.
IPL 2026: Why is Akeal Hosein not playing in CSK vs MI Chennai Super Kings fans were surprised to see their star performer Akeal Hosein on the impact bench when the starting lineup came out. It was more surprising as CSK were bowling first after Hardik Pandya chose to bat after winning the toss. Everyone expected Hosein to start as the specialist spinner for CSK and Prashant Veer would have come off as the Impact sub in the second innings while batting.
However, CSK trusted Veer in the lineup even after getting to bowl first. It was even more surprising given Hosein's current run of form and how he had picked up four wickets in the reserve fixture at Wankhede Stadium. Also, CSK took the field with three overseas players.