Ayush Mhatre injury bombshell: CSK youngster ruled out of IPL 2026

Chennai Super Kings’ Ayush Mhatre is out of IPL 2026 due to a left hamstring injury sustained on April 18 against Sunrisers Hyderabad. The franchise confirmed the batter requires six to twelve weeks of rehabilitation, ending his season. Mhatre continued batting after the initial injury before its severity was assessed.