IPL 2026: Dewald Brevis benched, CSK in a tight spot, fo' shizzle

Yo, listen up! Dewald Brevis is chillin' on the bench for CSK's season opener against the Rajasthan Royals, thanks to a side strain. Coach Stephen Fleming dropped the news, and with MS Dhoni and Nathan Ellis already out, CSK's feelin' the pressure. But hold up, Sarfaraz Khan might just be the secret weapon for those tricky middle overs, ya dig?

Quick rundown

Dewald Brevis is out for the season opener due to a side strain.
MS Dhoni is also missing action with a calf strain.
Nathan Ellis is out for the entire tournament with a hamstring injury.
Brevis was a standout performer in IPL 2025 despite team struggles.
CSK is on the hunt for a replacement, with Sarfaraz Khan in the spotlight.

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Series

Indian Premier League
Pakistan Super League
New Zealand tour of Bangladesh
India Women tour of South Africa