Seventeen-year-old Ayush Mhatre, Chennai Super Kings’ newest batting sensation, has shared his emotional journey of joining the franchise mid-season. The young opener, who replaced Ruturaj Gaikwad following his injury, revealed that he kept the news a secret from his mother until the official announcement was made.
Mhatre’s Journey to CSK
Mhatre, who was at the National Cricket Academy (NCA) camp in Rajkot, received a call from CSK’s head talent scout, AR Srikkanth, informing him about the potential signing. However, he was advised to stay mentally prepared as the deal was yet to be finalized.
“I was very excited, and I called my dad, who was very calm. I haven’t told my mother yet. I called her only after the official announcement,” Mhatre shared in a video released by CSK.
Impressive IPL Debut & Record-Breaking Performances
Despite going unsold in the mega auction, Mhatre has made a remarkable impact in IPL 2025. He scored 32 runs off 15 balls on debut and later missed his maiden IPL century by just six runs against Royal Challengers Bengaluru.
CSK’s Future Plans & Mhatre’s Role
With 163 runs in five innings at a strike rate of 181.1, Mhatre has emerged as one of the few bright spots in CSK’s otherwise disappointing season. Analysts believe that CSK will retain him ahead of IPL 2026, given his explosive batting and promising future.
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