CSK Signs Noronha as Replacement for Injured Ghosh

Chennai Super Kings have signed Karnataka allrounder Macneil Hadley Noronha as a replacement for injured teammate Ramakrishna Ghosh, who suffered a fractured right foot during the team's Indian Premier League match against Mumbai Indians on May 2 at MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai.

Ghosh, a 28-year-old bowling allrounder from Maharashtra, played only his debut game in IPL 2026. He contributed with a sharp diving catch to dismiss Will Jacks and took the wicket of Suryakumar Yadav, finishing with figures of 1 for 24 in three overs. The injury occurred when he landed awkwardly during his follow-through while bowling to Naman Dhir. Scans confirmed the fracture, ruling him out for the rest of the season. An official IPL statement noted, "Chennai Super Kings have picked a player replacement for Ramakrishna Ghosh, who injured his right foot during their game against the Mumbai Indians. He has been ruled out for the season."

Noronha, a 24-year-old offspinning allrounder, joins for a fee of 30 lakh rupees. He earned recognition as the highest run-scorer in the 2024-25 Colonel CK Nayudu Trophy with 1,037 runs at an average of nearly 80, including a top score of 345, securing the MA...