Mukesh Choudhary, a fast bowler for the Chennai Super Kings (CSK), demonstrated remarkable resilience by participating in the IPL 2026 match against the Mumbai Indians just days after the passing of his mother, Prem Devi, on April 21. Following CSK's match against the Sunrisers Hyderabad, Choudhary returned to his hometown of Bhilwara, Rajasthan, to perform his mother's last rites before rejoining the team. In solidarity, the CSK players wore black armbands during the match to honor Choudhary's mother. The franchise expressed its condolences on social media, emphasizing their support for Choudhary during this challenging time. Despite the personal loss, Choudhary's commitment to the team was evident as he was included in the playing XI against the Mumbai Indians. Known for his ability to swing the new ball, Choudhary has taken 19 wickets in 17 IPL matches, with his best figures being 4/46. In the match, CSK captain Ruturaj Gaikwad lost the toss and was instructed to bat first, while veteran player MS Dhoni continued to recover from a calf strain and did not participate.