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CSK signs Akash Madhwal to replace Ayush Mhatre as hamstring ends IPL 2026 run
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Published on 24 April 2026
Hamstring injury sidelines Mhatre early
Chennai Super Kings have brought in right-arm fast bowler Akash Madhwal as a replacement for Ayush Mhatre, who has been ruled out for the rest of IPL 2026 due to a hamstring injury. The team confirmed the move after the injury update, giving CSK another pace option for the tournament’s remaining stretch.
- CSK replace Ayush Mhatre with Akash Madhwal
- Mhatre is ruled out for the remainder of IPL 2026
- The reason is a hamstring injury
- Madhwal joins as a fresh pace-bowling option
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