Overview
- Ashwin posted on X that two of Ellis’s overs at the death are effectively 'locked' for IPL 2026, citing his control and yorkers.
- Ellis returned 4-0-30-3 for Hobart Hurricanes against the Renegades, conceding 15 and taking two wickets in overs 17 and 20.
- CSK released former death specialist Matheesha Pathirana and failed to land a like-for-like replacement at the Abu Dhabi auction.
- Mustafizur Rahman was targeted by Chennai but was signed by KKR, increasing attention on in-house options such as Ellis.
- Ellis was retained by CSK after playing one match in 2025 and brings strong T20 credentials, though his role for 2026 is not officially confirmed.