Big blow to CSK, dangerous bowler returned to his country due to injury

• Mathisha Pathira is out with a hamstring injury
  
• Returned to Sri Lanka to recover from injury
  
• CSK's problems increased due to injury to 3 fast bowlers.
  

Chennai Super Kings will face Punjab Kings today in the 53rd match of IPL 2024. Punjab Kings won the toss and decided to bowl first. Meanwhile, bad news has come for Chennai Super Kings. The team's star fast bowler Mathisha Pathira has returned to Sri Lanka to recover from a hamstring injury. Earlier, fast bowler Mustafizur Rahman had returned to Bangladesh to perform national duty. Team's fast bowler Deepak Chahar is also injured. CSK's problems have increased due to injuries to 3 fast bowlers. Today the team has entered the field with Shardul Thakur and Tushar Deshpande.

CSK gave update

Chennai Super Kings has given an update on Pathirana's injury through social media. According to a press release issued by CSK, 'Chennai Super Kings fast bowler Mathisha Pathirana is suffering from a hamstring injury and will return to Sri Lanka for further recovery. The right-arm fast bowler played six matches in IPL 2024 and took 13 wickets at an economy of 7.68. Chennai Super Kings has wished Pathirana a speedy recovery.

CSK has won 5 matches so far

So far, Chennai Super Kings have played 10 matches in IPL 2024. During this period the team has won 5 and lost 5. The team is at fifth position in the points table with 10 points. If a 5-time winning team wants to qualify for the playoffs, it will have to win all or at least 3 of its next matches. Injuries and unavailability of players have increased the stress of the team.