IPL 2026: Big blow for Chennai Super Kings! Jamie Overton heads home as CSK's injury list grows
Chennai Super Kings face another blow as all-rounder Jamie Overton returns to the UK for a thigh injury assessment. The England international was a key performer with 14 wickets and 136 runs. This latest setback adds to CSK's growing injury list, impacting their playoff aspirations despite their resilience.
The team continues to battle an ongoing crisis.
NEW DELHI: Chennai Super Kings suffered another major setback in their injury-hit IPL 2026 campaign after confirming that all-rounder Jamie Overton will return to the UK to assess a right thigh injury. The England international has been one of CSK’s key performers this season, contributing with both bat and ball. In 10 matches, Overton claimed 14 wickets and scored 136 runs, emerging as a crucial overseas option in a campaign already disrupted by multiple injuries.
“Jamie Overton has a right thigh injury and will be returning to the UK for further assessment and management,” CSK said in a statement on Wednesday. The update comes at a difficult time for the five-time champions, who are still in the playoff race but continue to lose players at a worrying rate. — ChennaiIPL (@ChennaiIPL) Another injury setback for CSK Overton is the latest addition to a growing list of unavailable players.
Earlier on Wednesday, CSK announced the signing of Macneil Noronha as a replacement for injured all-rounder Ramakrishna Ghosh. The franchise had already lost Ayush Mhatre and Khaleel Ahmed midway through the season, while Australian quick Nathan Ellis has not played at all. Fellow Australian Spencer Johnson has also remained unavailable for large parts of the campaign.