Chennai Super Kings have announced that Ayush Mhatre will miss the rest of IPL 2026 after a left hamstring injury picked up during their match against Sunrisers Hyderabad on April 18.
Key takeaways
- Ayush Mhatre has been ruled out of the remaining matches of IPL 2026 due to a left hamstring problem.
- The injury was sustained during CSK’s April 18 contest versus Sunrisers Hyderabad.
- CSK stated the rehabilitation timeline is expected to be in the range of six to 12 weeks.
- With that recovery period, Mhatre’s IPL 2026 season is effectively over.
- The franchise shared a message wishing Mhatre a quick return to full fitness.
How the injury happened
CSK revealed that the setback occurred while Mhatre was batting in the match against Sunrisers Hyderabad on April 18. Despite the incident, he continued his innings for a while before the situation was evaluated further.
Franchise update and recovery timeline
In its official communication released on Monday, the Chennai-based franchise confirmed that further assessment had established the extent of the hamstring injury. The club added that the road to recovery is expected to take between six and 12 weeks, which means Mhatre will not be available for the remainder of IPL 2026.
Alongside the medical update, CSK also sent its best wishes to Mhatre, saying it hopes he recovers quickly.
