Chennai Super Kings (CSK) have summoned 17-year-old Mumbai opener Ayush Mhatre for mid-season trials during IPL 2025. Mhatre, who went unsold at the 2025 IPL auction, has been called up as a potential replacement in case of injury or unavailability of a player. CSK CEO Kasi Viswanath confirmed that Mhatre is being tested during the season, with no current injury concerns in the team.
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- Mumbai’s 17-year-old opener Ayush Mhatre has been called up by CSK for mid-season trials.
- Mhatre was unsold in the IPL 2025 mega auction but can join CSK as a replacement if needed.
- CSK CEO Kasi Viswanath confirmed that Mhatre’s call-up is for trials, not due to injuries.
- Mhatre impressed CSK’s talent scouts, leading to the invitation for trials.
- Last year, Mhatre was also called up by CSK for similar trials in November 2024.
- Despite the call-up, Mhatre is focused on red-ball cricket, aiming for a strong finish in the Ranji season.
- In 2024-25, Mhatre had an impressive domestic season, scoring 458 runs in the Vijay Hazare Trophy and 471 runs in the Ranji Trophy.
- CSK is struggling in IPL 2025, having lost two out of their last three matches.
- The team’s top-order performance has been inconsistent, and only Noor Ahmad has shown consistency among the bowlers.
- CSK is currently ranked 7th in the points table with two points from three games, and they will face Delhi Capitals on April 5.




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