Injury Replacements Announced for CSK and RCB in IPL 2026
Big Blow For CSK And RCB: Star Pacers Out For IPL 2026, Injury Replacements Named
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Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) have signed injury replacements for pacers Khaleel Ahmed and Nuwan Thushara, who are out for the remainder of the IPL 2026 season. CSK has acquired Kuldip Yadav for ₹30 lakh (approximately $36,000 USD), while RCB has signed Richard Gleeson for ₹1.6 crore (around $192,000 USD).
- 01Khaleel Ahmed and Nuwan Thushara are ruled out of IPL 2026 due to injuries.
- 02Kuldip Yadav, a medium pacer, joins CSK for ₹30 lakh.
- 03Richard Gleeson, an English fast bowler, is signed by RCB for ₹1.6 crore.
- 04Kuldip Yadav made his IPL debut in 2021 with Rajasthan Royals.
- 05Gleeson has previously played for CSK and Mumbai Indians in IPL 2024 and 2025.
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Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) face significant setbacks in the IPL 2026 season as both teams have lost key pacers to injuries. Khaleel Ahmed has been ruled out for the remainder of the season, prompting CSK to sign Kuldip Yadav for ₹30 lakh (approximately $36,000 USD). Kuldip, who made his IPL debut with Rajasthan Royals in 2021, has played three matches for the franchise. Meanwhile, RCB has signed English fast bowler Richard Gleeson for ₹1.6 crore (around $192,000 USD) to replace Nuwan Thushara. Gleeson has experience in T20 internationals and has previously played for both CSK and Mumbai Indians in the IPL. The announcements were made via social media, highlighting the teams' efforts to bolster their squads amidst injury challenges. In other news, Rachin Ravindra from Kolkata Knight Riders has returned home to prepare for New Zealand's upcoming Test tour to England.
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The injury replacements may affect the teams' performance and strategies for the remainder of the IPL season.
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