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CSK Hit Hard as Jamie Overton Returns Home with Thigh Injury

Chennai Super Kings' playoff hopes have taken another major hit as all-rounder Jamie Overton returns to England due to a right thigh injury. Overton is currently CSK's second-highest wicket-taker this season with 14 wickets. Meanwhile, CSK announced all-rounder Macneil Noronha as the replacement for the injured Ramakrishna Ghosh. CSK next face Lucknow Super Giants away on Friday.

Key Points: CSK Blow: Jamie Overton Out With Thigh Injury

  • Jamie Overton returns to England due to right thigh injury
  • Overton is CSK's second-highest wicket-taker this season with 14 wickets
  • Macneil Noronha replaces injured Ramakrishna Ghosh
  • CSK face Lucknow Super Giants away on Friday
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CSK hit with another major blow as Jamie Overton returns home to get thigh injury assessed

CSK's playoff hopes suffer as Jamie Overton returns to England with a thigh injury. Macneil Noronha replaces injured Ramakrishna Ghosh.

"Jamie Overton has a right thigh injury and will be returning to the UK for further assessment and management - CSK"

Chennai, May 14

Chennai Super Kings' hopes of mounting a late push for the Indian Premier League 2026 playoffs have taken another major hit, with all-rounder Jamie Overton returning to England due to a right 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. Chennai Super Kings next face Lucknow Super Giants away 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 is currently CSK's second-highest wicket-taker this season with 14 wickets at an average of 17.78 and an economy rate of 18.89. He was the Player of the Match for taking 3 for 36 in CSK's previous game, a five-wicket victory against LSG at Chepauk on May 11.

Meanwhile, 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.

Macneil, an all-rounder from Karnataka, will join CSK for Rs 30 lakh. 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.

He scored 1,037 runs in 14 innings with the highest score of 345 and an average of 79.77.

- ANI

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Aditya G
This is painful to watch as a CSK fan. 😔 We were already struggling with injuries to key players, and now Overton's departure might be the final nail in the coffin. That said, I'm excited to see Macneil Noronha in action - 1037 runs in 14 innings is no joke! Maybe he can add some depth to our batting. But management needs to answer some tough questions about our planning this season.
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Michael C
As a neutral, this is sad to see. Overton was having a great IPL season and that 3/36 against LSG was top class. Hope he recovers fully. CSK fans must be frustrated though - their playoff hopes were already slim, and now they lose their second highest wicket-taker. But kudos to them for quickly finding a replacement in Noronha. The Karnataka domestic circuit produces good talent.
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Kiran H
One step forward, two steps back for CSK. 😩 Overton was the one bright spot in our bowling unit this season. But let's be real - even with him, our chances were slim. Now with this injury, it's over. Focus should now be on grooming young players like Noronha for next season. Also, a slight criticism: our management should have invested in better backup options. We can't rely on last-minute replacements every time.
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Stephanie T
Oh no! Overton was a joy to watch this IPL. 💔 His pace and bounce were troubling batsmen. But I'm happy they're sending him back for proper assessment - player health comes first. Interesting to see Macneil Noronha join. As a cricket fan from abroad, I love how the IPL gives opportunities to domestic talents like him. Wishing both a speedy recovery! #Cricket #IPL

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