Chennai Super Kings has picked Mumbai batter Ayush Mhatre as substitute for the injured Ruturaj Gaikwad for the remainder of the IPL-18 season.
The CSK skipper suffered a hairline fracture on his proper elbow after getting hit whereas batting in opposition to Rajasthan Royals at Guwahati on March 30.
Ruturaj performed two extra video games in opposition to Delhi Capitals and Punjab Kings however was dominated out of the match earlier than the conflict in opposition to Kolkata Knight Riders final Friday.
He led the Super Kings in 5 video games earlier than the harm dominated him out, with M.S. Dhoni taking on as captain. Mhatre will probably be out there for CSK’s match in opposition to Mumbai Indians on April 20. He will be part of the previous champion at a base value of ₹30 lakh.
Earlier this month, the Super Kings had referred to as a few home cricketers, together with Mhatre, for trials in Chennai and has now determined to take a punt on the aggressive teenager to add some much-needed batting firepower to its line-up.
The batter had a powerful begin to his home profession final yr, scoring 458 runs in seven matches within the Vijay Hazare Trophy, together with two centuries and a highest of 181.
He was equally spectacular within the Ranji Trophy, scoring 504 runs from 9 outings and slamming two lots of. Mhatre, nonetheless, is but to play in a home T20 recreation.
Published – April 15, 2025 12:42 am IST
