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IPL 2026: Spencer Johnson Joins CSK as Replacement for Nathan Ellis
Spencer Johnson joins Chennai Super Kings for Rs 1.5 crore after Nathan Ellis's hamstring injury leaves the team short on pace options in IPL 2026.
- Five-Time IPL champion Chennai Super Kings signed Australian pacer Spencer Johnson as a replacement for injured Nathan Ellis, with Johnson joining for Rs 1.5 crore.
- Nathan Ellis was ruled out of the entire 2026 Indian Premier League after sustaining a hamstring injury during a domestic One-Day Cup final in Australia, leaving the Super Kings with a substantial void.
- The 30-year-old left-arm pacer has played 13 international games for Australia, taking 18 wickets, and is known for consistently clocking deliveries over 150 kmph with prior IPL stints at Gujarat Titans and Kolkata Knight Riders.
- Johnson withdrew from his Pakistan Super League contract with Quetta Gladiators last week, having teased the CSK move on Instagram with lion and yellow heart emojis symbolizing the franchise.
- Questions persist regarding Sunrisers Hyderabad captain Pat Cummins and his availability for the season start, as several Aussies will miss parts of the 2026 tournament, including England veteran David Payne replacing Jack Edwards.
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Chennai Super Kings sign another Australian pacer after Nathan Ellis injury rules him out of IPL 2026, forcing late squad change before opener against Rajasthan Royals
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IPL 2026: After quitting PSL, Australia pacer joins CSK as Nathan Ellis's replacement
IPL 2026: Australia's Spencer Johnson became the third player to quit Pakistan Super League and join the IPL as a replacement player. Chennai Super Kings signed the left-arm fast bowler for Rs 1.5 crore.
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CSK pick replacement for Nathan Ellis for IPL 2026, rope in bowler who left PSL 2026
Chennai Super Kings have suffered a setback with Nathan Ellis being ruled out of the Indian Premier League 2026. However, the five-time champions have already secured a replacement for the upcoming season.
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