{"id":3037,"date":"2026-04-16T07:46:02","date_gmt":"2026-04-16T07:46:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/1win.za.com\/ipl\/khaleel-ahmed-ruled-out-for-ipl-2026-as-csk-injury-worries-worsen"},"modified":"2026-04-16T07:46:02","modified_gmt":"2026-04-16T07:46:02","slug":"khaleel-ahmed-ruled-out-for-ipl-2026-as-csk-injury-worries-worsen","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/1win.za.com\/ipl\/khaleel-ahmed-ruled-out-for-ipl-2026-as-csk-injury-worries-worsen","title":{"rendered":"Khaleel Ahmed ruled out for IPL 2026 as CSK injury worries worsen"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Chennai Super Kings have dealt with another major injury blow ahead of IPL 2026, with fast bowler Khaleel Ahmed ruled out for the rest of the season after suffering a serious quad problem during their latest win. The latest setback compounds a growing list of fitness issues in the CSK camp, with further uncertainty surrounding MS Dhoni\u2019s availability and a separate off-field development involving a complaint filed with the BCCI.<\/p>\n<h2>Key takeaways<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Khaleel Ahmed has been ruled out of the remainder of IPL 2026 after a quad injury sustained late during CSK\u2019s win over Kolkata Knight Riders.<\/li>\n<li>Gurjapneet Singh was brought in to complete Khaleel\u2019s unfinished spell, with CSK managing the final stages of KKR\u2019s chase.<\/li>\n<li>CSK CEO Kasi Viswanathan indicated that a replacement decision will be made in consultation with captain Ruturaj Gaikwad and coach Stephen Fleming.<\/li>\n<li>MS Dhoni remains not match-fit despite resuming light batting work in the nets, and he is considered unlikely to play CSK\u2019s April 18 match against Sunrisers Hyderabad.<\/li>\n<li>Viswanathan also confirmed CSK have filed an official complaint with the BCCI regarding DJ remarks made during the April 5 CSK vs RCB clash at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Khaleel\u2019s season ends after quad injury<\/h2>\n<p>CSK CEO Kasi Viswanathan confirmed that Khaleel Ahmed will miss the rest of IPL 2026. The 28-year-old left-arm quick pulled up in the closing stages of Chennai\u2019s recent victory over Kolkata Knight Riders, immediately holding his quads and showing clear signs of discomfort.<\/p>\n<p>Khaleel was not able to complete the final ball of what would have been his four-over spell. With the bowling change required mid-chase, Gurjapneet Singh stepped in to finish the 17th over of KKR\u2019s run chase.<\/p>\n<p>Subsequent assessment has determined the injury to be serious enough to end his season, adding to CSK\u2019s expanding injury concerns. Chennai had already lost Nathan Ellis earlier, and his replacement Spencer Johnson has still not joined the squad because he too is dealing with an injury.<\/p>\n<p>On the next steps, Viswanathan said the franchise will decide on Khaleel\u2019s replacement after discussions involving captain Ruturaj Gaikwad and head coach Stephen Fleming, with the plan shaped around team needs and player availability.<\/p>\n<h2>Dhoni fitness doubts for April 18 clash<\/h2>\n<p>Alongside Khaleel\u2019s injury news, CSK also face uncertainty regarding MS Dhoni. The 44-year-old has been nursing a calf strain since before the start of the season, and while he has returned to light batting sessions in the nets, he is still not considered match-ready.<\/p>\n<p>Dhoni is therefore viewed as unlikely to take part in Saturday\u2019s fixture on April 18 against Sunrisers Hyderabad. The squad is scheduled to travel later on the same day, but there is an indication that Dhoni has not yet communicated his travel plans to the team, which has added further doubt over his inclusion.<\/p>\n<h2>CSK files complaint over DJ remarks at Bengaluru<\/h2>\n<p>Viswanathan also confirmed an off-field development following CSK\u2019s match against Royal Challengers Bengaluru at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium on April 5. He stated that CSK have lodged an official complaint with the BCCI regarding remarks made by the DJ during the contest.<\/p>\n<p>The comments were perceived as provocative and intended to incite the crowd. 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