We have injury, fitness, and availability updates for the Chennai Super Kings (CSK), Mumbai Indians (MI), Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), Delhi Capitals (DC), and Lucknow Super Giants (LSG). Ravichandran Ashwin’s franchise cricket journey commences. Naseem Shah has landed in trouble for a tweet.
MS Dhoni injured
MS Dhoni will miss at least the first 4 matches for CSK. The wicketkeeper has sustained a calf injury in the lead-up to the IPL 2026 season and is under rehabilitation. A week ago, a video of Dhoni went viral, where he was limping. Dhoni has been struggling with fitness since 2023, when he underwent knee surgery.
KKR get Pathirana boost
In a positive update for KKR, Matheesha Pathirana is expected to join the franchise on April 6. The Sri Lankan fast bowler had injured himself during the T20 World Cup 2026 and has yet to receive a fitness clearance. However, things are heading in the right direction. Meanwhile, LSG’s Wanindu Harasanga won’t be fit for the entire IPL 2026 season.
No Jacks or Santner for MI vs KKR
Jasprit Bumrah has joined MI on the eve of the KKR match. However, Will Jacks and Mitchell Santner won’t be available. Jacks is unavailable due to personal reasons, and his joining date isn’t confirmed. Santner was leading New Zealand in a T20I series against South Africa until March 20 and will link up soon.
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Ashwin & Haris Rauf become teammates
Ravichandran Ashwin has been signed by the San Francisco Unicorns for the Major League Cricket (MLC) 2026 season. The Indian spinner will share the dressing room with 3 Pakistani cricketers, one of whom will be Haris Rauf. It’s yet to be seen whether Ashwin gets any backlash for his decision.
Starc angry at Indian media
Mitchell Starc has rubbished reports suggesting that he isn’t joining DC due to workload management reasons. The Australian fast bowler called out the Indian media for making up stories and stated that he’ll be managing a shoulder and arm injury. Starc added that he’s committed to featuring in IPL 2026.
Naseem Shah in ‘tweet’ trouble
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has issued a show-cause notice to Naseem Shah. On March 26, the fast bowler had taken a potshot at Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz. “Why is she treated like the Queen at Lord’s?” he wrote. But deleted it within minutes. However, this was enough. It’s yet to be seen what action PCB takes against Naseem.
