New Delhi, March 20 -- Chennai Super Kings (CSK) suffered a major blow after Nathan Ellis was ruled out of upcoming edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL). Ellis, who was retained by CSK for Rs.2 crores ahead of the IPL 2026 mini-auction, suffered a hamstring injury, the franchise confirmed on Friday.

Ellis has been an integral part of CSK's death-over bowling plans. But with the Australian left-arm pacer set to be ruled out, the five-time champions will have to bank on New Zealand pacer Jacob Duffy and English Jamie Overton. In fact, Overton could take over the death-over bowling responsibilities, a role that he has taken up for the national team.

"Nathan Ellis has been ruled out of the season due to a Hamstring injury. Wishing him...