Chennai: Did Ayush Mahtre get knocked out of the IPL? Even though there is no official statement from Chennai Super Kings yet, the chances are at least that. The 19-year-old batsman suddenly felt discomfort while batting against Sunrisers Hyderabad. However, Ayush played a 30-run innings off 13 balls. Then it was out. But after the match, according to sources in the Chennai camp, Ayush’s injury is serious. And in that case, the young batsman may be knocked out of the entire tournament.
CSK’s batting coach Mike Hussey said in a press conference after the match, “Ayush’s hamstring injury has been caught. I don’t know exactly about the current situation. But the injury is a bit serious. If that happens, it is going to be very unfortunate for us. He will be scanned for now.
Meanwhile, the Chennai management has been criticized for allowing Mahtre to continue batting despite feeling uncomfortable. Former spinner Ravichandran Ashwin expressed his anger over this issue. He says, “In the last 2-3 matches, Ayush was seen coming to bat with a bandage on his leg. He was played as an impact player. Was it really necessary to play him in this situation. And why should Ayush play as an impact player? Can’t he field? Why was he played when there was a risk of injury?”
IPLAyush has caught the attention since his debut on the stage. So far he has scored 441 runs at a strike rate of 184 in Chennai jersey. If Ayush is completely ruled out of the rest of the tournament, it will be a big blow to the CSK camp.
Dhoni in the title again
Whether off the field or on the field, Mahendra Singh Dhoni has repeatedly won hearts. Chennai Super Kings team was practicing. Dhoni was walking towards the nets with his kits bag. Next to the team is a support staff. When Mahendra Singh Dhoni takes to the field, naturally the camera will always focus on him. He was no exception in this case as well. But the problem for the cameraman was that the support staff beside Dhoni kept coming to the camera. That’s when the cameraman said, “You come back a little please? I can then focus Mahi completely in the frame.” Stay by my side, no need to listen to anyone.”