Chennai Super Kings’ Ayush Mhatre has been ruled out of the IPL 2026 due to a left hamstring tear, the team confirmed. The U-19 World Cup-winning captain sustained the injury while batting in a match against the Sunrisers Hyderabad.
The franchise revealed that Mhatre’s hamstring injury will require a rehabilitation period of 6-12 weeks, meaning he will not be able to participate in any more matches in the tournament. This comes as a blow to the team as they will now have to find a replacement for the talented batter.
Mhatre’s absence will be felt by the team, as he had been performing well in the tournament so far. His leadership skills and batting prowess will be missed on the field. The franchise will now have to regroup and come up with a new strategy to cope with his absence.
It remains to be seen how Chennai Super Kings will adjust to Mhatre’s absence and find a way to continue their winning streak in the tournament. Fans will be eagerly waiting to see how the team responds to this setback and if they can maintain their position at the top of the table.
Published on Apr 21, 2026.
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