Chennai Super Kings face a setback in the Indian Premier League 2026 season, as young batter Ayush Mhatre has been ruled out with a hamstring injury. He sustained this injury during the match against Sunrisers Hyderabad at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium on April 18. Reports indicate he will be unavailable for six to twelve weeks, creating a gap in CSK’s batting lineup.
Mhatre had been a bright spot for CSK this season, scoring 201 runs in six matches with a strike rate of 177.87. His absence may lead CSK to consider backup options like Urvil Patel, while also looking for potential replacements to maintain team balance.
Here are three players who can replace Ayush Mhatre in the CSK squad:
3) Tanmay Agarwal