Ayush Mhatre-Sarfaraz Khan: Chennai Super Kings is one of the most successful teams in IPL history. Everyone knows this. But there is also a truth about it, which Ayush Mhatre told to Sarfaraz Khan. Ayush Mhatre and Sarfaraz Khan both play for Mumbai in domestic cricket. And, now both will also play together for Chennai Super Kings in IPL. This will be Ayush Mhatre’s second season with CSK. Whereas Sarfaraz Khan will be seen debuting for CSK in IPL 2026.
What did Ayush Mhatre tell Sarfaraz?
Now before Sarfaraz Khan makes his debut, Ayush Mhatre has told him a big truth related to Chennai Super Kings. Ayush Mhatre told about that truth when CSK captain Ruturaj Gaikwad asked him. Rituraj told Ayush in the moving car that Sarfaraz is your senior in the Mumbai team. And here in CSK you will be his senior. What did you tell Sarfaraz about CSK before he made his debut?
I told Sarfaraz Khan that, CSK is like a home and there is a lot of freedom – Ayush Mhatre
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CSK is like home
Answering Rituraj Gaikwad’s question, Ayush Mhatre said that he just told Sarfaraz Khan that CSK is like home, where there is a lot of freedom. If we treat CSK management like a family, it will be a lot of fun.
The other players who are playing and have played IPL for this team also agree with the truth that Ayush Mhatre told to Sarfaraz Khan about Chennai Super Kings. The player who is associated has a separate bond with CSK. Now next in this series is Sarfaraz Khan.
For how much did CSK buy Sarfaraz Khan?
In the IPL 2026 auction, Chennai Super Kings bought Sarfaraz Khan at his base price. The base price of Sarfaraz Khan was Rs 75 lakh. Sarfaraz Khan had scored 329 runs in 7 innings of Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2025. The specialty of his batting is his fearless 360 degree style.