Trouble mounts for CSK: After MS Dhoni scare, another star batter sidelined for Rajasthan Royals opener
Injury concerns deepened for Chennai Super Kings on Sunday as another star batter was ruled out of their IPL 2026 opener against Rajasthan Royals, scheduled for Monday in Guwahati. Amid ongoing worries over MS Dhoni, CSK were dealt a fresh blow with Dewald Brevis set to miss the clash. Double setback for CSK The South African batter picked up a side strain during training ahead of the game. Head coach Stephen Fleming confirmed the development on the eve of the match, adding that Brevis is currently undergoing rehabilitation. It remains unclear whether Brevis will be fit in time for CSK’s second fixture, a home game against Punjab Kings on Friday, although the franchise is optimistic about a quick recovery. ALSO READ: Explained: Why MI named India’s T20 World Cup-winning captain Suryakumar Yadav in Impact Sub list vs KKR Brought in as a mid-season replacement for pacer Gurjapneet Singh last year, Brevis emerged as a rare bright spot in an otherwise difficult campaign. The middle-order batter scored 225 runs in six matches at an average of …









