Khaleel Ahmed, a bowler for the Chennai Super Kings (CSK), is likely to be ruled out for the remainder of IPL 2026 due to an injury he sustained during a match against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) on April 14 in Chennai. Khaleel left the field after pulling up in his run-up, just five balls into his final over. This injury further depletes a CSK squad that is already missing key players, including MS Dhoni, who is recovering from a calf injury, and Nathan Ellis, who has been sidelined for the entire season. Rookie Gurjapneet Singh completed Khaleel's over and may need to shoulder additional responsibilities in his absence. CSK is considering Mukesh Choudhary, a left-arm seamer, and Ramakrishna Ghosh, a right-arm quick who has shown promise in the domestic circuit, as potential replacements. Ghosh had a standout performance in the 2025-26 Vijay Hazare Trophy, where he took 7 wickets for 42 runs against Himachal Pradesh and scored an unbeaten 64 against Mumbai, showcasing his all-round capabilities.