17 years old Mumbai batter Aayush Mhatre is set to join Chennai Super Kings as Ruturaj Gaikwad Replacement for the reminder of IPL 2025.
Highly regarded in Mumbai domestic Cricket, Ayush is known for his explosive opening batting. However he also joined mid-season trails for the CSK.
504 runs in 9 first class matches with two centuries and one half century shows his talent and skills which Yellow army is searching for the potential replacement of his leader.
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According to report by Cricbuzz, Ayush left behind his competitors – Urvil Patel of Gujarat, Salman Nizar of Kerala and Prithivi Shaw of Mumbai to secure this spot in one of most successful franchise in the IPL history. A CSK offical enclosed a statement to Cricbuzz on this topic
He (Ayush Mhatre) will join the squad in Mumbai in a couple of days”
However, in absence of Ruturaj Gaikwad, MS Dhoni again started his joinery as captain and will be in the action, today against LSG on Ekana Stadium.
Struggling to secure proper playing XI, Whistle Phodu is last on the points table with only one victory in six games. It will be interesting to see how team manages the young talents in this season.
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