Chennai Super Kings have suffered a major setback ahead of IPL 2026, with Nathan Ellis ruled out of the tournament due to a hamstring injury. The 31-year-old Australian pacer recently played for Tasmania in the One-Day Cup final, picking up 2/26, but has been dealing with recurring hamstring issues since the Big Bash League.
Ellis was expected to lead CSK’s death bowling after the franchise released Matheesha Pathirana. The five-time champions are now exploring replacement options from the Registered Available Player Pool (RAPP) as they look to fill the void left by the experienced seamer.