Chennai Super Kings have ruled out all-rounder Ramakrishna Ghosh for the remainder of IPL 2026 after he suffered a fracture to his right foot. The injury was sustained during CSK’s home match against Mumbai Indians on Saturday, May 2—the same fixture that marked Ghosh’s IPL debut.
Key takeaways
- Ramakrishna Ghosh is set to miss the rest of IPL 2026 due to a fractured right foot.
- CSK confirmed the injury after it occurred during the May 2 home game versus Mumbai Indians.
- Ghosh had been involved in key moments early on, including a diving catch to dismiss Will Jacks.
- Head coach Stephen Fleming said the setback came at the end of what had been strong improvement in recent weeks.
- CSK’s campaign has been heavily impacted by multiple injuries, including those to Khaleel Ahmed, Ayush Mhatre, and Nathan Ellis.
- A replacement decision for Ghosh is expected soon, with CSK yet to finalise a cover for Khaleel Ahmed.
Injury details from the May 2 match
CSK stated that the 28-year-old sustained the fracture in the match against Mumbai Indians on Saturday, May 2. That game also happened to be the occasion of his IPL debut. While the precise moment that caused the break was not detailed, the sequence of events suggests it occurred after several active contributions in the field and during his early bowling involvement.
During the contest, Ghosh completed a diving catch early on to send Will Jacks back. Later, after delivering his first ball, he appeared to tumble during his follow-through, this time involving Naman Dhir as the ball’s action continued. Stephen Fleming later referenced the injury during his post-match media interaction.
Fleming on Ghosh’s form and the impact on CSK
Stephen Fleming highlighted Ghosh’s upward trajectory leading into the setback. He noted that the all-rounder’s improvement over recent weeks had been clear, and that Ghosh had been training strongly in the academy setup. Fleming also pointed out the club’s use of two grounds for preparation, describing Ghosh’s work as particularly impressive across sessions.
While Fleming expressed disappointment that the injury arrived late, he also underscored the broader value Ghosh offers to the side—specifically his ability to bat effectively, which he said represents a major area of growth. In Fleming’s assessment, Ghosh’s overall skill set means he can genuinely be regarded as an all-rounder.
CSK’s injury list grows
Ghosh’s absence adds another chapter to an injury-strewn season for the five-time champions. Over the past fortnight, CSK have already lost their lead Indian fast-bowler Khaleel Ahmed along with star batter Ayush Mhatre. Before that, Nathan Ellis had also been unavailable at the start of the tournament, and although Spencer Johnson was brought in as his replacement, Johnson could only join the squad recently due to an injury of his own.
CSK have also been without MS Dhoni since the start of the season, with the former captain dealing with a calf strain. In response to Mhatre’s injury, the franchise brought in Akash Madhwal. However, CSK are still yet to announce a replacement for Khaleel Ahmed.
With Ghosh now ruled out for the rest of IPL 2026, CSK are expected to take a decision regarding his cover in due course, as they look to manage another blow to their squad depth.
