CSK surprised by the 17-year-old emerging batting talent, quickly found him in the middle of IPL 2025; CEO responds

April 3, 2025 04:31 PM IST AYUSH MHATRE was unsold at the Mega Auction last year and could be withdrawn as a registered CSK as a substitute if a registered CSK player is injured or unavailable. The 17-year-old Mumbai opener is a game changer for both Ayush Mhatre and Chennai Super Kings, and was called for a trial in the middle season by the franchise. If successful, Mhatre can be included in the CSK group at the last minute for the ongoing IPL 2025 season. CSK called a 17-year-old opener for trials halfway through IPL 2025. (Reuters) Mhatre was unsold at the mega auction in Jeddah last year, and could only be withdrawn as a replacement if a registered CSK player is injured or unavailable. Also read: Mohammed Siraj Abort Bowling to Virat Kohli Midway, acknowledges that he revealed ’emotionally and nervous’ at the beginning of the CSK -managing director that the managing director of CSK, Kasi Viswanathan, notified the times of India,’ Yes, we called him for trials. He made our talent exploration. No. trial. “The opener was also asked to report to the IPL MEPE Auction for trials in November. He was in action in February during Mumbai’s Ranji Trophy semi-final against Vidarbha in Nagpur, where he scored nine and 18 in both innings. matches, and also hit two tons. Premier League season. But there was no update of CSK if any player was injured or halfway through the ongoing season. Orange Cap in IPL 2025, IPL Purple Cap and IPL Points Table-Stay with real-time match updates, team exhibitions and insights. Check out Live Cricket Score, Player Stats and ICC rankings of top players like Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. Get expert analysis, IPL match previews and an in-depth coverage of KKR, RCB, IPL 2025 and IPL 2025 schedule, along with RCB vs GT live score all on HT Crickit, powered by Hindustan Times-U Reliable Source for Cricket News. Orange Cap in IPL 2025, IPL Purple Cap and IPL Points Table-Stay with real-time match updates, team exhibitions and insights. Check out Live Cricket Score, Player Stats and ICC rankings of top players like Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. Get expert analysis, IPL match previews and an in-depth coverage of KKR, RCB, IPL 2025 and IPL 2025 schedule, along with RCB vs GT live score all on HT Crickit, powered by Hindustan Times-U Reliable Source for Cricket News. See fewer story saved New -delhi 0c Thursday 3 April 2025