CSK pacer Mukesh Choudhary leaves IPL 2026 camp after mother’s death, set to miss MI vs CSK clash at Wankhede Stadium.
Chennai Super Kings is facing another emotional setback ahead of IPL 2026 as Mukesh Choudhary lost his mother. The franchise shared condolences and extended support to the player and his family.
Mukesh will miss the April 23 match against Mumbai Indians at Wankhede Stadium. He has already left the squad and travelled to Bhilwara for the last rites.
The left-arm pacer had recently returned to the playing XI. He featured against Sunrisers Hyderabad on April 18. Mukesh impressed with figures of 2 for 21, dismissing Travis Head and Ishan Kishan.
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He replaced Khaleel Ahmed, who remains out due to a quadriceps injury. CSK retained Mukesh for Rs 30 lakh ahead of IPL 2026.
His absence creates a gap in the pace attack for this key match. Gurjapneet Singh is likely to step in as a replacement option. CSK will now have to adjust their bowling combination as they prepare for the match.
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