The Protea pacer was about to play in the Pakistan Super League (PSL), but withdrew suddenly, citing personal issues. The seamer chose PSL first, ignoring the IPL 2026 mini auction. He did not register himself for the players' auction of the IPL.
He was ruled out of the tournament because of a hamstring injury. He aggravated an old injury during the domestic One-Day Cup final on March 11, requiring three months of rehabilitation, forcing Chennai Super Kings (CSK) to look for a replacement, according to media reports.
Ottneil Baartman climbed up the ranks with back-to-back fantastic spells
Ottneil Baartman had a fantastic SA20 2025-26 season with the Paarl Royals, taking 20 wickets in 9 matches for an economy rate of 9.13. His ability to take wickets in crucial moments, makes him more lethal in the Twenty20 format.
Australia pacer Spencer Johnson also has a chance to join CSK as the replacement of Nathan Ellis
Spencer Johnson is also reportedly linked with the Chennai Super Kings as a potential replacement for injured Nathan Ellis. Unlike Ottneil Baartman, Spencer Johnson had an interest in the players' auction, but went unsold, failing to attract any interest from the teams. The Australian bowler, who can deliver with immense pace, has experience in playing IPL, though that did not justify his talents.
Before joining KKR, Spencer Johnson played for the Gujarat Titans in the 2024 season, where he took 4 in 5 matches. If the reports are to be believed, then between Baartman and Johnson, one can join the 5-time IPL winners ahead of the 2026 Indian Premier League.
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