CSK got a big blow. (Photo- PTI)

IPL 2026: The playoff hopes of Chennai Super Kings (CSK) have suffered a major blow. Many players of CSK team are already out of the season due to injury. At the same time, now an important player of the team has also got injured, who was performing consistently well this season. Due to this injury, he has also returned to his country, which is the biggest tension for Chennai Super Kings. Till now, this player had made important contributions to the team with the ball as well as the bat.

CSK got a big blow

Chennai Super Kings star all-rounder Jamie Overton has returned to England due to a right thigh injury. CSK gave this information by sharing a post on social media. CSK said that Overton is going to UK for further investigation and treatment. The team did not clarify whether he is out for the rest of the season or not, but there is a high possibility of him not being available for the next three league matches.

Official Announcement

Jamie Overton has a right thigh injury and will be returning to the UK for further assessment and management. pic.twitter.com/pzlO5qE9Dp

— Chennai Super Kings (@ChennaiIPL) May 13, 2026

Let us tell you, this season Overton has been the second highest wicket taker of Chennai Super Kings. He has taken 14 wickets, with an average of 17.78 and the economy has also been very good. Recently, on May 11, in the match played against Lucknow Super Giants at Chepauk, he took 3 wickets and was adjudged Player of the Match. CSK had won that match by five wickets. Their next match is against Lucknow Super Giants on Friday. Where he will definitely miss Jamie Overton.

CSK team struggling with injuries

MS Dhoni has not been able to play a single match till now due to injury. No time has been given for his return. Nathan Ellis is out due to hamstring injury. Spencer Johnson is also suffering from a back stress fracture. On the other hand, Ayush Mhatre and Khalil Ahmed have also been out of the entire season. Recently, fast bowler Ramakrishna Ghosh was also separated from the team due to injury, he had to face a fracture in his debut match itself.

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