Major squad issues for Chennai Super Kings! New overseas signing forced to miss IPL 2026 season start

The five-time league champions, Chennai Super Kings, are facing a major headache as they try to finalize their squad. The club officially announced the signing of Australian pace bowler Spencer Johnson. However, the fans' excitement was short-lived.

Details: According to Sports Ndtv, the newcomer will not be able to help the team during the first three weeks of the tournament and will only join the squad in the latter part of April.

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Spencer Johnson brings impressive pace to the attack, but his absence at the start of the season is forcing captain Ruturaj Gaikwad to urgently rethink his tactical setup.

It's worth noting that the Super Kings will kick off their campaign on March 30 with a match against Rajasthan Royals in Guwahati. The lack of a key bowler in the opening rounds could result in the loss of crucial points early on. Club management now faces a tough challenge: how to minimize the impact of missing their Australian star and wait for Johnson's arrival, all while staying at the top of the table.

Reminder: The Royal Challengers Bengaluru have suspended Yash Dayal from the tournament due to rape allegations. The player will miss the entire IPL 2026 season.