Karnataka's Rising Star: Macneil Noronha Joins CSK as Ghosh's Replacement
Macneil Noronha, an all-rounder from Karnataka, joins Chennai Super Kings as a replacement for the injured Ramakrishna Ghosh for the rest of the IPL season. Noronha, awarded the MA Chidambaram Trophy, has shown promise with impressive performances in state and national level tournaments.
Chennai Super Kings has roped in Karnataka all-rounder Macneil Noronha as a replacement for the injured Ramakrishna Ghosh, the IPL media release announced on Wednesday.
Ghosh injured his right foot during the match against Mumbai Indians on May 3 and has been ruled out for the rest of the season. Noronha will take his place for a fee of Rs 30 lakh. The young talent from Karnataka recently bagged the MA Chidambaram Trophy at the BCCI Naman Awards for his exceptional performance in the 2024-25 Colonel CK Nayudu Trophy (U-23).
Noronha, 24, delivered notable performances during his stint with Karnataka in the Syed Mushtaq Ali T20 Trophy, including a swift 34-run knock and a wicket against Tripura. His selection to join CSK underscores his growing reputation in Indian cricket.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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