Chennai Super Kings faces major backlash over mishandling of teenage batter Ayush Mhatre's injury. The 18-year-old suffered a serious left hamstring tear on April 18 during the match against Sunrisers Hyderabad and has been ruled out for the remainder of IPL 2026, requiring six to twelve weeks of rehabilitation. Critics question why management allowed Mhatre to continue batting despite visible signs of distress, including heavy strapping and limping during the power play. Captain Ruturaj Gaikwad drew sharp criticism for calling him for a quick single when he was clearly unable to run. Former India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin called the decision careless, questioning why the Retired Out option was not used to protect the player. Angry fans express frustration on social media, with some suggesting CSK has effectively exited the tournament.
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