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CSK Trials Mumbai's Ayush Vartak Amidst Injury Woes
27 Apr
Summary
- CSK calls Ayush Vartak for mid-season trials due to injuries.
- Vartak captained Mumbai Under-23 and excelled in State A Trophy.
- He recently won an Outstanding Performance Award for U-23.
Chennai Super Kings, grappling with significant injury setbacks in their IPL 2026 campaign, has invited Mumbai's promising batting all-rounder Ayush Vartak for mid-season trials. The five-time champions are currently placed sixth in the standings after eight matches, with key players like Ayush Mhatre and Khaleel Ahmed sidelined due to serious injuries.
Vartak, a 21-year-old from Vasai, previously captained the Mumbai Under-23 team. He demonstrated exceptional batting prowess in the Men's State A Trophy 2025, accumulating 363 runs in six innings, including a notable 132 and two other scores in the 90s. He also amassed 770 runs in nine matches during the 2024-25 Col CK Nayudu Trophy, securing the highest runs for Mumbai.
His recent accolades include the MCA's U-23 Outstanding Performance Award for the 2024 season, highlighting his consistent development and potential. Vartak's addition could provide a much-needed boost to the CSK squad as they navigate their injury concerns.
