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CSK rocked by injury scare as Prashant Veer, IPL's most expensive uncapped player, suffers shoulder blow

January 23, 2026

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) face a significant setback ahead of IPL 2026 as their newly signed all-rounder Prashant Veer has suffered a shoulder injury during a Ranji Trophy match. Veer, who is one of the most expensive uncapped players in IPL history, is expected to be sidelined for approximately three weeks due to a grade-2 tear.

Prashant Veer suffered a shoulder injury during the Ranji Trophy match

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Prashant Veer signed with CSK for Rs 14.20 crore, making him one of the costliest uncapped players in IPL history.
The injury occurred while he was fielding against Jharkhand during a Ranji Trophy match.
Veer is expected to miss around three weeks of play due to a grade-2 shoulder tear.
The incident happened when he dived to stop a hit and landed awkwardly, causing him to lie motionless for a few minutes.

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CSK rocked by injury scare as Prashant Veer, IPL's most expensive uncapped player, suffers shoulder blow

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