Chennai Super Kings sign 17-year-old Mumbai batter as Ruturaj Gaikwad's replacement: Report

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) have roped in 17-year-old opening batter from Mumbai, Ayush Mhatre as regular skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad's replacement after the latter was ruled out of the ongoing season of the IPL due to hairline fracture in his elbow. Mhatre was called up by the Super Kings for trials a week ago but with the scans confirming a fracture in his elbow, Gaikwad had to undergo recovery and rehab while MS Dhoni returned to the captaincy duties for the Men in Yellow.

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