Chennai Super Kings (CSK) have suffered a setback ahead of IPL 2027, as Ayush Mhatre has been ruled out of for the next two to three months due to a serious hamstring injury.
The 19 year old underwent surgery in Mumbai after suffering a Grade 4 tear in his right hamstring.
Mhatre sustained the injury on October 11 while playing for Mumbai against Chandigarh in the Ranji Trophy.
He was injured while running between the wickets and had to undergo surgery on October 22 at Kokilaben Hospital in Mumbai.
According to reports the operation was successful and Mhatre was recovering well. He has also started walking slowly with the help of crutches. The source added that the batter is expected to need two to three months to return to competitive cricket.
This is not the first time Mhatre has faced a lengthy spell on the sidelines due to a hamstring injury. During IPL 2026, he injured his left hamstring while playing for CSK against Sunrisers Hyderabad.
The youngster then spent around three months undergoing rehabilitation at the BCCI Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru despite, after returning to action, he suffered another hamstring injury in his first Ranji Trophy match.
Ayush Mhatre‘s latest injury comes as a setback for both the player and CSK, with the franchise looking ahead to IPL 2027. His participation in the next season is not yet confirmed to be at risk, as the reported recovery period is two to three months.
