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CSK Signs Dian Forrester as Jamie Overton Replacement for IPL 2026

Chennai Super Kings have signed South African all-rounder Dian Forrester as a replacement for injured Jamie Overton for the remainder of IPL 2026. Overton was ruled out due to a right thigh injury and will return to the UK for treatment. Forrester, who made his international debut in March 2026, joins CSK for Rs 75 lakh. Additionally, Macneil Noronha has been signed for Rs 30 lakh to replace injured Ramakrishna Ghosh.

Key Points: Dian Forrester Replaces Injured Jamie Overton in CSK

  • Dian Forrester replaces injured Jamie Overton in CSK
  • Overton ruled out with right thigh injury, returning to UK
  • Forrester joins for Rs 75 lakh, made international debut in March 2026
  • Macneil Noronha replaces injured Ramakrishna Ghosh for Rs 30 lakh
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IPL 2026: Dian Forrester replaces Jamie Overton in CSK squad for remainder of season

Chennai Super Kings sign South African all-rounder Dian Forrester as replacement for injured Jamie Overton. Macneil Noronha also joins for Ramakrishna Ghosh.

"Overton is CSK's second-highest wicket-taker this season with 14 wickets - IPL 2026 News"

Lucknow, May 14

Five-time champions Chennai Super Kings, announced on Thursday that Dian Forrester has replaced injured Jamie Overton for the remainder of the Indian Premier League 2026.

Overton, a right-arm pacer, has been ruled out of the tournament due to a right thigh injury and will be returning to the United Kingdom for further assessment and management.

Forrester will join CSK for Rs 75 lakh as a replacement for Overton.

Forrester, an all-rounder from South Africa, made his debut in March 2026 against New Zealand and has featured in five international games, scoring 83 runs.

The all-rounder has scored over 1000 runs in first-class cricket at an average of over 45 and also averages over 50 in List A cricket. In T20 games, he has scored 681 runs at a strike rate of over 140.

Overton is CSK's second-highest wicket-taker this season with 14 wickets at an average of 17.78 and an economy rate of 18.89.

The right-arm pacer was the Player of the Match for taking 3/36 in CSK's previous game, a five-wicket victory against Lucknow at Chepauk on May 11.

CSK had 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.

The Super Kings will next take on Lucknow Super Giants on May 15 in Lucknow.

- ANI

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Priya S
Overton was bowling so well this season! 😞 His economy rate of 18.89? Wait, that's actually insane figures - must be a typo in the article. Either way, losing your second-highest wicket-taker mid-season is a big blow. Hope Forrester can step up.
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Vikram M
Macneil Noronha getting selected is the real story here! 🤩 A Karnataka lad who scored 1037 runs at an average of 79 in the CK Nayudu Trophy, including a 345? That's phenomenal. Finally, domestic performers getting recognition in the IPL. Should have been picked earlier in the auction.
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Rohit P
Rs 75 lakh for an uncapped South African all-rounder seems steep, but CSK management always has a plan. They have a knack for turning unknown players into stars. Remember how they used Dwayne Bravo? Let's give Forrester a chance before judging. #Yellove
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Sneha F
Another injury mid-season for CSK? 🤔 First Ramakrishna Ghosh, now Overton. The team management needs to look at their fitness protocols. That said, Forrester's T20 strike rate of 140+ gives me hope. He could be the lower-order hitter they need alongside Jadeja.
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Ramesh W
I'm more interested in Macneil Noronha's story. A Karnataka boy getting the MA Chidambaram Trophy and then landing an IPL contract - that's the kind of pipeline Indian cricket needs. Hope he gets a game and shows his talent. Good luck to both newcomers

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