{"id":3709,"date":"2026-04-19T05:52:45","date_gmt":"2026-04-19T05:52:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/1win.za.com\/ipl\/ashwin-slams-csk-for-ayush-mhatre-injury-handling-in-ipl-2026-clash"},"modified":"2026-04-19T05:52:45","modified_gmt":"2026-04-19T05:52:45","slug":"ashwin-slams-csk-for-ayush-mhatre-injury-handling-in-ipl-2026-clash","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/1win.za.com\/ipl\/ashwin-slams-csk-for-ayush-mhatre-injury-handling-in-ipl-2026-clash","title":{"rendered":"Ashwin Slams CSK for Ayush Mhatre Injury Handling in IPL 2026 Clash"},"content":{"rendered":"

Ravichandran Ashwin has taken Chennai Super Kings to task over the way the franchise dealt with Ayush Mhatre during IPL 2026 action, pointing to the youngster\u2019s visible discomfort in the middle before he ultimately fell in the chase against Sunrisers Hyderabad. The incident became one of the defining moments of CSK\u2019s run of trouble in the Hyderabad match, which ended in a 10-run defeat and left the team\u2019s season searching for steadiness.<\/p>\n

Mhatre\u2019s injury becomes the talking point<\/h2>\n
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  1. Mhatre walked out to bat against Sunrisers Hyderabad with a noticeable strap on his knee, but still showed urgency in his strokeplay early on.<\/li>\n
  2. As the innings moved on, his running between the wickets appeared to trouble him, with his movement looking increasingly strained.<\/li>\n
  3. CSK\u2019s physio stepped in more than once during the spell, but Mhatre remained in the contest for a stretch before his innings ended after he scored 30.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Ashwin, who reacted sharply to what he saw, said he hopes Mhatre recovers quickly but suggested the signs indicated the injury could sideline him for a while. On his YouTube channel, the former India spinner also noted that Mhatre had already been involved in recent matches in a role that involves planning around specific game situations.<\/p>\n

    He argued that the injury concern was not something that suddenly appeared on the day of the match. \u201cWhen he came in, he had a strap on his knee. For a few matches, he has been used as an Impact Sub,\u201d Ashwin said, adding that questions had been raised about why Mhatre was being used in that capacity and whether his fitness or fielding was a factor in the team\u2019s decisions. In Ashwin\u2019s view, the injury itself had been part of the picture for some time.<\/p>\n

    Ashwin questions why Mhatre was kept on the field<\/h2>\n

    The most pointed part of Ashwin\u2019s criticism was aimed at CSK\u2019s choice to continue with Mhatre despite the clear limp. He rejected the idea that it was simply a cramp, saying Mhatre did not field at all during the period in question. Ashwin then suggested that if it was not a cramp, CSK should have treated it as a more serious injury and responded accordingly.<\/p>\n

    \u201cIf it\u2019s an injury, then your physios come in and check him. He was limping badly, and you are asking him to play another ball and make him run between the wickets,\u201d Ashwin said, stressing that the decision-making felt careless once the discomfort became obvious.<\/p>\n

    He also said he couldn\u2019t understand why the team didn\u2019t opt for a retire-out earlier, especially given how valuable Mhatre has been for CSK this season. Ashwin highlighted that Mhatre has already delivered meaningful contributions, including a 59 against the Delhi Capitals and a 38 against the Kolkata Knight Riders, which has made him one of the clearer batting positives for the side.<\/p>\n

    \u201cShould he not have retired out when he was limping? This season, Ayush Mhatre has been one of the stars. I don\u2019t understand how they can handle him so carelessly. I was shocked,\u201d Ashwin added.<\/p>\n

    To underline the scale of the moment, Ashwin claimed even those watching from the commentary set were left stunned. \u201cEveryone in the commentary box kept their mic on the table and watched what was happening with complete shock. Very, very surprising,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

    Injury management, not just one match<\/h2>\n

    Ashwin widened the criticism beyond a single incident, suggesting CSK\u2019s approach to injuries has been a broader issue. He pointed to Deepak Chahar\u2019s disrupted spell with the franchise and argued that managing fitness concerns begins well before match day, not only after a player shows distress in the middle.<\/p>\n

    While Ashwin\u2019s immediate flashpoint was Mhatre staying on despite visible strain, his overall message was that careful injury handling should be proactive\u2014especially when a team is already trying to find stability in a demanding IPL season.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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