CSK Pacer Khaleel Ahmed Ruled Out of IPL With Injury, Faces 12-Week Recovery
Injured while bowling vs KKR; Chennai suffer mid-season blow despite two wins .
Chennai Super Kings have suffered a major blow midway through the IPL. Even though they have won two matches this season, the team’s confidence has taken a hit.
Fast bowler Khaleel Ahmed has been ruled out of the remaining matches of the tournament due to injury. CSK team officials confirmed the news on Tuesday.
Khaleel sustained the injury while bowling during the match against Kolkata Knight Riders. Doctors have advised him to take complete rest for an extended period. He will need at least 12 weeks to recover fully and return to the field. As a result, his IPL campaign has ended. In a separate squad update, Mumbai Indians have added Kush Bhatak to their side.