Chennai Super Kings Sign Dyanne Fester as Replacement for Injured Jamie Overton

Chennai. Chennai Super Kings (Chennai), aiming to reach the playoffs of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, have suffered another major blow. Team's main all-rounder Jamie Overton has returned to Britain due to a right thigh injury.

Chennai has signed South African all-rounder Dyanne Fester in place of Overton for 7.5 million Indian Rupees. 25-year-old Fester debuted for South Africa in T20 internationals in March this year.

Chennai coach Stephen Fleming informed on the eve of the match against Lucknow Super Giants that Fester will arrive in Chennai to join the team. He called Overton's injury unfortunate and said that other players in the team are also struggling with minor injuries.

Overton is the second highest wicket-taker for Chennai this season. He took 14 wickets in 11 matches at an average of 17.78 and an economy rate of 8.89. On May 11, in the match against Lucknow, he was also chosen 'Player of the Match' by taking 3 wickets for 36 runs.

Before Overton's departure, Chennai had already brought in Karnataka all-rounder Macneil Noronha in place of injured fast bowler Ramakrishna Ghosh. Ghosh was out after breaking his leg in his debut match.

Chennai has suffered a big loss due to injuries this season. Nathan Ellis was ruled out due to injury even before the IPL started, while Khaleel Ahmed and Ayush Mhatre were also out of the team due to injuries during the season.

Dewald Brevis also missed the first three matches due to injury. Similarly, Mahendra Singh Dhoni and Spencer Johnson have not played any matches so far this season.

Despite serious injury problems, Chennai is in fifth place in the table with 12 points from 11 matches and is still alive in the playoff race. Overton expressed his sorrow on social media, writing, 'I am very sad to have to return home before the work is done.'

Chennai will face Lucknow Super Giants on Friday.