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MI vs CSK: Why Chennai Super Kings Players Are Wearing Black Armbands at Wankhede Stadium
The tribute came as Mukesh Choudhary stayed in CSK’s lineup, while Mumbai Indians players offered condolences before the match, officials said.
- On Thursday at Wankhede Stadium, Chennai Super Kings players wore black armbands against Mumbai Indians to honor pacer Mukesh Choudhary's mother, who passed away on Tuesday.
- Prema Devi, Choudhary's mother, passed away following a prolonged illness while receiving treatment at Tata Hospital in Mumbai; Dr. Rajesh Choudhary performed last rites in Bhilwara, Rajasthan.
- Despite the personal tragedy, Choudhary remains in the playing 11, with the franchise stating, "In her memory and in solidarity with Mukesh, we wear black armbands and play with a little more in our hearts today."
- During pre-match warm-ups, Mumbai Indians players and officials offered condolences to Choudhary, while captain Hardik Pandya won the toss and elected to bowl first.
- Currently in eighth place in the IPL 2026 standings, Chennai navigates the 25-day absence of MS Dhoni, who remains sidelined with a calf strain.
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Chennai Super Kings' Mukesh Choudhary moved everyone by deciding to play the MI vs CSK match despite the death of his mother. His mother, Prem Devi, had been ill for a long time. The Chennai team paid tribute by wearing black armbands.
Why are CSK players wearing black armbands in IPL 2026 clash against Mumbai Indians?
Chennai Super Kings players wore black armbands during their match against Mumbai Indians at the Wankhede Stadium as a mark of respect for Mukesh Choudhary’s mother, who passed away earlier in the week after a prolonged illness. The pacer had left the camp to attend the final rites but later rejoined the squad in time and was included in CSK’s playing XI for the fixture against Mumbai. The five-time champions have already confirmed the developme…
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