Mukesh Choudhary's Mother Passes Away: CSK Pacer Sidelined for Crucial IPL 2026 Match

Mukesh Choudhary’s Mother Passes Away: CSK Pacer Sidelined for Crucial IPL 2026 Match

POLICY WIRE — Bhilwara, India — In a somber development preceding a pivotal IPL 2026 encounter, the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) organization has confirmed the passing of fast bowler Mukesh...

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April 23, 2026 2 Min Read

POLICY WIRE — Bhilwara, India — In a somber development preceding a pivotal IPL 2026 encounter, the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) organization has confirmed the passing of fast bowler Mukesh Choudhary’s mother.

The franchise conveyed a heartfelt message, extending profound sympathy and unwavering support to the player and his family during this exceptionally challenging period. A statement shared by CSK on their official social media account, X, read: “The entire CSK family shares in the sorrow of Mukesh Choudhary’s mother’s demise. We stand united with Mukesh and his loved ones, holding them in our thoughts and prayers during this incredibly difficult time.”

Player Absence and Match Implications

Consequently, Mukesh Choudhary is not expected to participate in the upcoming match against the Mumbai Indians scheduled for April 23 at the Wankhede Stadium. He has already departed from the team’s Mumbai base to return to his hometown of Bhilwara to fulfill his mother’s final rites.

This personal tragedy comes shortly after the left-arm pacer’s recent return to the field. He had made his debut appearance of the season on April 18 against Sunrisers Hyderabad, delivering an impressive performance by securing two wickets for just 21 runs. His critical dismissals included those of prominent batsmen Travis Head and Ishan Kishan.

Mukesh had been integrated into the starting lineup as a replacement for Khaleel Ahmed, who is sidelined for the remainder of the season due to a quadriceps injury. The Chennai Super Kings had previously retained Choudhary for a sum of INR 30 lakh ahead of the 2026 campaign, highlighting his value to the squad.

With Mukesh’s unavailability, Gurjapneet Singh is now a strong contender to join the playing XI. CSK faces the task of addressing this void in their pace attack for the high-stakes confrontation. For a deeper look into the team dynamics surrounding this crucial fixture, see our MI vs CSK IPL Preview.