New Delhi: Chennai Super Kings After the all-rounder’s confirmation, his injury-hit IPL 2026 campaign suffered another major setback. Jamie Overton Will return to UK to assess right thigh injury.The England international has been one of the key performers for CSK this season, contributing both with bat and ball. In 10 matches, Overton took 14 wickets and scored 136 runs, emerging as a key overseas option in an already injury-plagued campaign.
“Jamie Overton has sustained a right thigh injury and will return to the UK for further evaluation 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 an alarming rate.
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 McNeil Noronha as a replacement for injured all-rounder Ramakrishna Ghosh.The franchise had already lost Ayush Mahatre and Khalil Ahmed in the middle of the season, while Australian quick Nathan Ellis did not play at all. Fellow Australian Spencer Johnson was also unavailable for large parts of the campaign.Meanwhile, former captain MS Dhoni has been ruled out for the entire season so far due to a calf problem. Hopes of his return were briefly raised on Wednesday when reports suggested he was booked to accompany the team to Lucknow, but those hopes were ultimately dashed when he did not make the trip.CSK showed resilience despite setbacks and remained in contention for a playoff spot. But Overton’s departure leaves a new hole in their balance sheet, especially given his impact with the new ball and lower-order hitting.With every match now a playoff result, CSK’s challenge is no longer just about results – it’s also about avoiding an injury crisis.
