3 players who can replace Ruturaj Gaikwad in Chennai Super Kings squad for IPL 2025
Gaikwad has been ruled out for the remainder of IPL 2025 due to an elbow fracture.
1. Ayush Mhatre
After impressing the talent heads during CSK's trials last year, the 2007-born Mhatre went unsold during the mega auction in November last year. However, in the latest turn of events, the upcoming prospect was called up for the franchise's mid-season trials. This news was confirmed by the team's MD and CEO, Kasi Viswanathan, on Sunday, April 6. Mhatre enjoyed a fruitful season representing Mumbai in the 2024-25 VHT.
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He compiled 458 runs in seven games, entailing a grand total of 43 fours and 23 maximums during the domestic 50-over tournament. Other than being a technically-astute frontline batter, Mhatre also provides value with handy right-arm off-breaks; yet another noteworthy aspect of his cricketing inventory. As of Thursday, April 10, nothing has been confirmed in relation to Mhatre being shortlisted from the trials or not.
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