Mhatre has hamstring injury (Photo: PTI)
There is no sign of any end to the troubles for Chennai Super Kings in IPL 2026. She seems to be growing with every match. After the match played against Sunrisers Hyderabad on 18th April, now the sword of elimination seems to be hanging over the most successful batsman of the team. We are talking about Ayush Mhatre, who has been affected by hamstring injury. Nothing can be said at the moment about how serious Ayush Mhatre’s injury is. Team’s batting coach Mike Hussey indicated that Mhatre’s injury could be a major setback.
When did Ayush Mhatre get hamstring injury?
Ayush Mhatre suffered a hamstring injury during the match against Sunrisers Hyderabad on the second ball of the 5th over of the Chennai Super Kings innings. While taking the second run on this ball, his hamstring got pulled. He reached the non-striker’s end while running but then sat on the ground, after which the team physio had to come. After the physio examination, he decided not to go out and bat but his wicket fell after just 2 balls.
Ayush Mhatre’s condition became such that after getting out, he could not even walk back to the dug out on his own. Ramakrishna Ghosh and team physio came from outside the field to take him out.
Update on Ayush Mhatre’s injury
Now CSK batting coach Mike Hussey has given a statement on Ayush Mhatre’s injury. He said after the match that Ayush has suffered a hamstring injury. However, we cannot say yet how bad it is. We will get him scanned. He said that he cannot say with certainty but the picture of the injury does not appear correct. Unfortunately, it has to be said that his injury would be a big loss for the team because he was in good form.
Mhatre is the most successful batsman of CSK
Ayush Mhatre was the most successful batsman of CSK so far in IPL 2026. He has scored 201 runs in 6 matches, which is the highest among the rest of the players in the team. Mike Hussey said that Ayush is an amazing talent. If he is out due to injury, it will be a big loss for the team. Hussey said that he does not know if Ayush will be out then for how long? But, if he is out, it will give a chance to a new player to show his skills in his place.
