Chennai Super Kings’ batting coach, Mike Hussey, shared that Ayush Mhatre, a top-order batter, sustained a hamstring tear during the match against Sunrisers Hyderabad. Mhatre, who came in as a substitute, scored a quick 30 off 12 balls before injuring himself while attempting a run. Hussey expressed uncertainty about the severity of the injury but acknowledged it as a significant setback for the team.
The 18-year-old player, Mhatre, opted to continue batting despite the injury but eventually lost his wicket a few deliveries later. Hussey mentioned that Mhatre’s absence would create an opportunity for another player to step up, highlighting the depth of talent in the team. CSK has been facing injury woes with bowlers Khaleel Ahmed and Nathan Ellis already sidelined, and former captain MS Dhoni yet to play due to a calf injury.
CSK’s defeat against SRH pushed them down to the seventh position on the points table, with four points from six matches. Their next challenge will be against the Mumbai Indians on Thursday.
