IPL 2025: CSK sign Ayush Mhatre as replacement for injured Ruturaj Gaikwad

ANI April 15, 2025 177 views

Chennai Super Kings have strategically signed young talent Ayush Mhatre to fill the void left by injured skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad in IPL 2025. The 17-year-old batter brings an impressive domestic cricket record, including two first-class centuries and strong List-A performances. With MS Dhoni returning to captaincy, CSK hopes to turn around their challenging season after winning just one of six matches. Mhatre's recruitment represents a bold investment in youth for the franchise's future.

"Chennai Super Kings (CSK) picked Ayush Mhatre as a replacement for the injured Ruturaj Gaikwad" - IPL Media Statement
Mumbai, April 14: Chennai Super Kings (CSK) roped in 17-year-old batter Ayush Mhatre as the replacement for injured skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad for the remainder of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season.

Key Points

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17-year-old Ayush Mhatre signed for Rs 30 lakh

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Impressive first-class record with two centuries

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MS Dhoni returns as CSK captain

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Team seeks to revive campaign against Lucknow Super Giants

"Chennai Super Kings (CSK) picked Ayush Mhatre as a replacement for the injured Ruturaj Gaikwad," a media statement from IPL said.

He has been signed by CSK for Rs 30 lakh.

Mhatre has played nine first-class matches and seven List-A games and made 962 runs for Mumbai. In nine first-class matches, he has made 504 runs in 16 innings at an average of 31.50, with two centuries and a fifty. His best score is 176.

In seven List-A matches, he has made 458 runs at an average of 65.42, with two centuries and a fifty, with his best score being 181.

In the ACC U19 Asia Cup for India, Mhatre made 176 runs in five matches at an average of 44.00, with two half-centuries.

In his first full-fledged Ranji Trophy season for Mumbai this year, he made 471 runs in eight matches and 14 innings, averaging 33.64, with two centuries and a fifty.

Coming to Gaikwad, he has been ruled out of the ongoing IPL season due to an elbow injury, with MS Dhoni returning as a captain. Before being ruled out, Gaikwad made 122 runs in five innings at an average of 24.40, with two half-centuries.

Having won just one of their six matches so far, CSK will be aiming to get to winning track against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG).

Reader Comments

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Rahul K.
Exciting to see CSK giving a chance to young talent! Mhatre's stats look promising for his age. Hope he gets some good game time. Wishing Ruturaj a speedy recovery though 🙏
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Priya M.
Not sure about this move... CSK needed an experienced player to replace Ruturaj. Throwing a 17-year-old into IPL pressure seems risky. Hope I'm proven wrong!
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Sanjay T.
That average of 65 in List-A matches is insane! Mumbai always produces quality batters. CSK might have found a gem here 💎
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Ananya R.
Dhoni back as captain AND a new young talent? This season just got more interesting! #WhistlePodu 🦁
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Vikram J.
Only 30 lakhs seems like a steal deal for CSK. If he performs even decently, his value will skyrocket next season. Smart business as usual from CSK management.
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Neha P.
His U19 Asia Cup performance was decent but not outstanding. Hope he steps up his game in IPL. The pressure will be completely different!

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