Goa, April 23 -- In today's IPL 2026 clash between Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings at the Wankhede Stadium (April 23, 2026), CSK players took the field wearing black armbands as a mark of respect and solidarity following a personal tragedy within their camp.

The gesture comes after the passing of the mother of CSK pacer Mukesh Choudhary, who had been battling a long-term illness and died at Tata Hospital in Mumbai earlier this week.

In an official statement, the Chennai Super Kings franchise expressed deep condolences and support for their player during this difficult time. The statement read: "The CSK family mourns the passing of Mukesh Choudhary's mother. We stand with Mukesh and his family, keeping them in our thoughts and pra...