Chennai Super Kings has been dealt a blow after media reports suggested that frontline pacer Khaleel Ahmed has been ruled out of IPL 2026 with an injury. There has been no official communication from the franchise yet.

Khaleel had walked off the field with what initially appeared to be cramps during the match against Kolkata Knight Riders at the MA Chidambaram Stadium on Tuesday night.

The incident occurred before the final delivery of the 17th over. Running in to bowl, Khaleel pulled out of his run-up, clutching his right leg.

The 28-year-old attempted to resume once more but soon signalled to the dugout that he could not continue. He walked off the field, with Gurjapneet completing the over.