CSK's injury list for IPL 2026 gets longer with the addition of batting prodigy Ayush Mhatre, who has officially been ruled out of the remainder of the season. The Mumbai batter sustained a hamstring tear during the fixture against SRH in Hyderabad and visuals instantly painted a sorry picture.
On Tuesday (April 21), the CSK camp officially announced Mhatre's exit from IPL 2026, and this development comes just a few days after left-arm pacer Khaleel Ahmed's injury. Mhatre's injury is a massive blow, given that he was arguably the most in-form CSK batter so far, and he leaves behind a big void for the five-time champions.
Let's have a look at the list of potential replacements that CSK can seek for Mhatre.
Abhinav Manohar
While he isn't a like-for-like replacement, Manohar would be an excellent addition to the CSK side at this point. They have struggled for finishers and Manohar's entry could allow Sarfaraz Khan, Dewald Brevis and Shivam Dube to bat higher.
Deepak Hooda
Hooda had an atrocious season for CSK last year, but he continues to be a form batter in domestic cricket. With not a lot of options available during the mini-auction year, he is an option if CSK want to bank on experience. Hooda also has his off-spin as an additional skill.
Atharva Taide
Known for his fearless strokeplay, Taide hasn't quite established himself as much in T20 cricket as he has in List A, but has been rated highly as a strokemaker. He is also a left-hander and can give CSK the much-needed dynamic option at no.3 or as an opener.
Mahipal Lomror
Lomror is one of those domestic performers who has been misused in IPL over the years. A genuine all-rounder who is also a terrific spin-hitter, Lomror can give depth to the CSK side if they want an all-rounder in the side.
Anmolpreet Singh
Another top-order batter with a good range of shots, Anmolpreet isn't quite the modern-day T20 smasher but is a gifted strokemaker. He has been one of Punjab's key batters in domestic cricket and could be an option for CSK to look at.