Chennai Super Kings have extended their heartfelt condolences to Devon Conway, who recently lost his father, Denton Conway. The news was confirmed by the franchise on Monday, April 21, through an emotional social media post featuring a poignant photograph of the cricketer with his late father. Expressing solidarity with the grieving family, the franchise’s message reads, “Standing with Devon Conway and his family in this difficult time of his father’s passing. Our sincerest condolences." View this post on Instagram A post shared by Chennai Super Kings (@chennaiipl) Conway, a South African-born New Zealand international, has been absent from CSK’s playing XI since April 11. While the franchise had earlier maintained silence on the reason behind his sudden exclusion, it has now come to light that the player had stepped away to be with his family during this period of mourning. Read also: 'Nothing like that,' Shubman Gill doges off Danny Morrison's awkward wedding question Black armbands and silent tribute on the field During their clash with Mumbai Indians on April 20, CSK players wore black armbands as a mark of respect. Though the franchise didn’t reveal the reason during the match, it is now confirmed that the gesture was a tribute to Denton Conway. The quiet, dignified act was CSK’s way of honouring a father whose influence helped shape a professional cricketer. Conway, who joined CSK in 2022, has played three games in the ongoing IPL 2025 season, scoring 94 runs at a strike-rate of 127.03. Like several others in the Chennai camp, he has yet to find consistent rhythm this year. His absence, however, has been felt more than just in the numbers. CSK, five-time champions, are enduring a nightmare season, currently languishing at the bottom of the table with just two wins from eight outings. Their most recent defeat came at the hands of Mumbai Indians at Wankhede, a match where their batting woes continued. But even amidst the chaos, the team stood united in grief, proving once again that cricket isn’t just about wins—it’s about standing together when it matters most.