Chennai Super Kings Sign All-Rounder Macneil Hadley Noronha Amid Injury Crisis
CSK Sign New Player With 3 Matches To Go In IPL 2026 League Stage: Report
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Chennai Super Kings have signed Karnataka all-rounder Macneil Hadley Noronha as a replacement for injured player Ramakrishna Ghosh, who will miss the remainder of IPL 2026 due to a fractured foot. Noronha, known for his impressive performance in the Maharaja Trophy, adds depth to a squad already struggling with multiple injuries.
- 01Macneil Hadley Noronha replaces injured Ramakrishna Ghosh for IPL 2026.
- 02Ghosh suffered a fractured foot during his IPL debut against Mumbai Indians.
- 03Noronha scored 253 runs and took 10 wickets in the 2025 Maharaja Trophy.
- 04CSK has faced multiple injuries this season, including key players Khaleel Ahmed and MS Dhoni.
- 05Head coach Stephen Fleming praised Ghosh's development despite his injury setback.
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Chennai Super Kings (CSK) have signed Macneil Hadley Noronha, a 24-year-old all-rounder from Karnataka, as a replacement for Ramakrishna Ghosh, who will miss the remainder of the IPL 2026 season due to a fractured right foot. Ghosh sustained the injury during his debut match against the Mumbai Indians on May 2, where he impressed with a diving catch but struggled physically afterward. Noronha had a standout season with the Mangaluru Dragons in the Maharaja Trophy, scoring 253 runs and taking 10 wickets. CSK's head coach Stephen Fleming expressed disappointment over Ghosh's injury while acknowledging his rapid improvement. The team has already faced significant injury challenges this season, including the absence of key players like Khaleel Ahmed and MS Dhoni, further testing the squad's depth as they navigate the ongoing tournament.
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The signing of Noronha provides CSK with additional resources to cope with injuries, which could influence their performance in the remaining matches of IPL 2026.
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