pacer chennai super kings Khalil Ahmed has been excluded intense pulsed light The team’s bowling attack took a hit due to a quadriceps injury in 2026. The left-arm seamer, who has featured in all five matches of CSK this season, reported discomfort in his right hip during the match against Kolkata Knight Riders on April 14. “This is a grade 2 tear and recovery will take at least 10-12 weeks,” an IPL source said.Khaleel is one of CSK’s more reliable players in the early stages of IPL 2026. He took 2 wickets in 5 games with best figures of 1/24 and maintained an economy rate of 8.67, often using the new ball.Khaleel Ahmed has gone through a 10-year journey in the IPL, evolving from an under-19 debutant to an experienced left-arm pacer. In 76 games, he represented three major teams – Delhi Capitals, Sunrisers Hyderabad and chennai super kings. In 2023, he became the fastest Indian bowler to reach 50 IPL wickets and in 2024, he was one of the most effective bowlers in the first six overs, taking 8 wickets at an economy rate of 8.87. Despite a low wicket return, his role in providing early breakthrough and control in the powerplay has made him a key part of CSK’s bowling plan. The 27-year-old, who has represented India in 11 ODIs and 18 T20Is, last played an international match in July 2024.
