IPL 2026 — Spencer Johnson joins CSK squad ahead of MI clash

Spencer Johnson, the Australian left-arm pacer who had been signed as Nathan Ellis’ replacement ahead of the season, joined Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in Mumbai on Tuesday ahead of its marquee clash against Mumbai Indians.

Johnson may be drafted into the XI for the injured Khaleel Ahmed for Thursday night’s clash.

CSK has had an underwhelming start to its season with just two wins from its opening six games. Injuries have further weighed down its hopes of fighting back.

In its previous match against Sunrisers Hyderabad, Ayush Mhatre suffered a hamstring injury which ruled him out of the remaining tourament.

The five-time champion is already without talisman M.S. Dhoni, who had been ruled out for two weeks even before the side’s first game. However, the 43-year-old is yet to feature in the tournament despite being a regular presence at the team’s practice sessions.

Mumbai Indians received a major boost before the clash with England all-rounder Will Jacks joining the team at the optional training session. While Jacks’ arrival was delayed for unknown reasons, the Mumbai Indians management refrained from spelling out the details for the first three weeks of the tournament.

Published on Apr 21, 2026