Who is Macneil Hadley Noronha? Karnataka all-rounder who's replaced Ramakrishna Ghosh in CSK for IPL 2026

However, CSK is yet to confirm the signing, this comes after the 24-year-old enjoyed a great CK Nayudu Trophy in 2024-25.

With the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 reaching a key stage as the teams fight for a spot in the final four, five-time champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) have signed UAE-raised Karnataka all-rounder Macneil Hadley Noronha. The all-rounder will replace the injured Ramakrishna Ghosh for the remainder of the season.

It is to be noted that CSK have sustained their fourth injury setback, Ayush Mhatre, Khaleel Ahmed, and Nathan Ellis, this season in Ghosh after he suffered a foot fracture on May 2 following their game against the Mumbai Indians (MI). Noronha enjoyed a great CK Nayudu Trophy in 2024-25. The Karnataka all-rounder hogged the limelight after scoring two triple centuries in the tournament and finished as the highest run-getter, amassing 1,037 runs in 8 matches. 

Who is  Macneil Hadley Noronha? Here is all you need to know:

• Full name: Macneil Hadley Noronha
• Date of Birth: September 23, 2001
• Age: 24 years and 232 days
• Batting style: Right hand Bat
• Bowling style: Right arm Offbreak
• Playing role: All-rounder
• Teams: Gulbarga Mystics, Mangalore United

Notably, the 24-year-old, who is said to have spent his childhood in the UAE, also featured in trials for Delhi Capitals (DC), Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), MI, and CSK after his impressive performance earned him a place in the Rest of India U-23 squad.

Macneil Hadley Noronha Career Stats

Elaborating on Macneil Hadley Noronha’s career so far, he has featured in three T20s for Karnataka and scored 58 runs and picked up one wicket. Following his signing with CSK, he is set to set new benchmarks in his cricket career, which is likely to move only upwards from here on.

T20 batting stats

T20 bowling stats