IPL 2026: CSK's Jamie Overton returns home after thigh injury

Jamie Overton (Pic: BCCI)

Chennai Super Kings suffered a major setback in their push for an IPL 2026 playoff spot after all-rounder Jamie Overton returned to England due to a thigh injury.

CSK have not specified the duration of Overton's absence or confirmed whether he will miss the remainder of the season, although it remains unlikely that he will return for their final three league matches. With only three league matches left, it appears unlikely that Overton will return before the end of the season. CSK are next scheduled to face Lucknow Super Giants on Friday.

"Jamie Overton has a right thigh injury and will be returning to the UK for further assessment and management," CSK said on social media on Wednesday night.

Overton among CSK's top performers this season

Overton has taken 14 wickets this season at an average of 17.78 and has been CSK's second-highest wicket-taker in IPL 2026.

He was named Player of the Match for his figures of 3/36 in CSK's previous game against LSG at Chepauk on May 11.

CSK announce Macneil Noronha

Amidst their injury crisis, CSK announced all-rounder Macneil Noronha as the replacement for the injured Ramakrishna Ghosh on Wednesday.

Ghosh, a bowling all-rounder, played just one match this IPL season, against the Mumbai Indians on May 2, during which he sustained a right foot injury. He has been ruled out for the remainder of the season.

CSK have announced the signing of Macneil Noronha, an all-rounder from Karnataka. Noronha was recently awarded the MA Chidambaram Trophy at the Naman awards for being the highest run-getter in the 2024/25 Colonel CK Nayudu Trophy.

CSK are in the race for the playoffs

Despite the injury setbacks, Chennai Super Kings remain in contention for a playoff berth and currently occupy fifth place in the points table.

The five-time champions have won six of their 11 matches so far and are on 12 points with three league games remaining.

Sanju Samson shines with the bat for CSK

Sanju Samson has been CSK's standout batter this season, scoring two centuries in 11 matches.

Overton's absence is expected to be a major concern for CSK as they enter the crucial final phase of the league stage.

(With ANI Input)