Ashwin Urges CSK to Snag Young Talent as Mhatre Replacement
With injuries piling up, Ashwin suggests two U-19 stars for CSK's IPL woes.
Ravichandran Ashwin has thrown his support behind two promising young players as potential replacements for Ayush Mhatre, who’s out for IPL 2026. The Chennai Super Kings (CSK) are in a tight spot, sitting eighth in the table, and with injuries to key players like MS Dhoni and Nathan Ellis, they need all the help they can get.
Ashwin took to social media to spotlight Vihaan Malhotra and Abhigyan Kundu, both of whom played pivotal roles in India's U-19 World Cup triumph. Malhotra, a left-handed batting allrounder currently with Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), caught Ashwin's eye for a loan move, especially since he hasn't yet featured in the tournament. Kundu, a wicketkeeper from Mumbai, is a free agent and could be a straightforward pick-up for CSK.
The clock is ticking as the loan window closes after the seventh match, and with CSK's next clash against the Mumbai Indians looming, they need to act fast. Fans are eager to see if these young talents can inject some life into a struggling side.
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