IPL 2026: Macneil Noronha named replacement for injured Ramakrishna Ghosh in CSK squad
NEW DELHI: As first reported by TimesofIndia.com, Chennai Super Kings on Wednesday signed Karnataka all-rounder Macneil Noronha as a replacement for injured all-rounder Ramakrishna Ghosh for the remainder of IPL 2026. Noronha, an all-rounder from Karnataka, recently received the MA Chidambaram Trophy at the BCCI Naman Awards for finishing as the highest run-scorer in the 2024-25 Colonel CK Nayudu Trophy (U-23).
NEW DELHI: As first reported by TimesofIndia. com , Chennai Super Kings on Wednesday signed Karnataka all-rounder Macneil Noronha as a replacement for injured all-rounder Ramakrishna Ghosh for the remainder of IPL 2026. "Chennai Super Kings (CSK) have picked a player replacement for Ramakrishna Ghosh, who injured his right foot during their game against Mumbai Indians on May 3rd.
He has been ruled out for the season. Macneil Noronha will join CSK for Rs 30 lakh as a replacement for Ghosh," the IPL media release stated. Noronha, an all-rounder from Karnataka, recently received the MA Chidambaram Trophy at the BCCI Naman Awards for finishing as the highest run-scorer in the 2024-25 Colonel CK Nayudu Trophy (U-23).
Following his performances, the 24-year-old earned a call-up to Karnataka’s squad for the 2025-26 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, where he played three matches. He scored 58 runs and picked up one wicket during the tournament. Noronha also scored a quick 34 and took a wicket with his off-spin bowling against Tripura.
He had a productive season in the Maharaja Trophy as well, scoring 253 runs at a strike rate of 148. 82 for title-winning Mangaluru Dragons. Apart from hitting 19 sixes in 13 matches, Noronha also contributed with the ball, taking 10 wickets with his off-spin at an economy rate of 7.