Ayush Mhatre, a 17-year-old cricketer from Virar, is set to replace Ruturaj Gaikwad in the Chennai Super Kings squad for the remainder of the season. Gaikwad’s absence is due to an elbow fracture, and Mhatre will make his debut for CSK in the match against Mumbai Indians on April 20th. Ayush has made a name for himself in the cricketing world with his impressive performances for Mumbai in the first-class circuit. He made headlines by scoring 181 runs against Nagaland in the Vijay Hazare Trophy, becoming the youngest player to achieve this feat in Men’s A cricket. Starting his cricketing journey at the age of six, Ayush’s dedication and talent have led him to pursue a career in cricket. His stats speak volumes about his abilities, with 504 runs in 9 first-class matches, 2 centuries in the Ranji Trophy, and 458 runs in 7 50-over games with an impressive average of 65.42 and a strike rate of 135.50. Ayush’s journey is a testament to his hard work and passion for the sport.

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