Multiple injury crises hit India Under-19 ahead of their England tour. Two cricketers were ruled out of the series, and BCCI had to name their substitutes. The Junior Cricket Committee has named D. Deepesh and Naman Pushpak as replacements for Aditya Rana and Khilan Patel, respectively. The Board of Control for Cricket in India has been officially informed about the replacements. Both of the injured players were part of the squad as the standby players.

Through a release, the board has informed, "Aditya sustained a stress fracture in his lower back, while Khilan suffered a stress reaction in his right leg during the ongoing high-performance camp at the BCCI Centre of Excellence." 

India's U-19 squad is full of talented players, and Ayush Mhatre was elected as the captain to lead the team in England. Mathre was rewarded after his impressive stint with Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in IPL 2025. The batter was unsold during the mega auction but got his chance to shine in the cash-rich league when CSK skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad was ruled out from the middle of the tournament due to injury. Ayush joined the Chennai-based camp as his replacement and scored 206 runs from six innings at an average of 34.33. 

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Along with Ayush Mhatre, another youngster, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, who shocked the entire cricketing world by surprise, is also finding his place in the U19 squad and preparing for the England tour. India U19 will play a 50-over warm-up match, followed by five Youth ODIs and two multi-day games against England U19 between June 24 and July 23. 

Updated India U19 Squad

Ayush Mhatre (Captain), Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Vihaan Malhotra, Maulyarajsinh Chavda, Rahul Kumar, Abhigyan Kundu (Vice-Captain & WK), Harvansh Singh (WK), R. S. Ambrish, Kanishk Chouhan, Henil Patel, Yudhajit Guha, Pranav Raghavendra, Mohammed Enaan, Anmoljeet Singh, D. Deepesh, and Naman Pushpak. 

The IPL 2025 season has been a revelation, showcasing a plethora of young Indian talents who are poised to shape the future of Indian cricket. From Vaibhav Suryavanshi's record-century to Ayush Mhatre's shashbuckling 94 in a losing cause, these youngsters have already compelled the selectors to take cognisance of their sheer talent. With players like Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma approaching the twilight phase of their careers, these players have what it takes to fill the void that would be left behind by these legendary players. 

Here's a spotlight on some of the most promising emerging stars:

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Vaibhav Suryavanshi – Rajasthan Royals

At just 14 years of age, Suryavanshi has already made it to the record books by becoming the youngest player to feature in the IPL. Despite being the youngest, Suryavanshi has punched way above his weight and has already achieved what many can only dream of. The youngster smashed all records during RR's clash with GT, where he slammed the third fastest IPL century (101 off 38 balls), taking the in-form GT bowlers to the cleaners. In the process, he also became the youngest player to ever hit a century in the IPL. His fearless approach and exceptional stroke play have drawn comparisons to cricketing legends. Suryavanshi has only started off his journey and has already hit the ground running. With so many accomplishments in a very short space of time, Suryavanshi has a long way to go, and it won't be long before we see him in Indian colours. 

Priyansh Arya – Punjab Kings

Priyansh Arya from Punjab Kings had a stellar run in the 2025 IPL season. At age 24, Arya emerged as a major cornerstone in the PBKS batting lineup. He announced his arrival with a blistering 47 runs off just 23 balls against the Gujarat Titans, showcasing his aggressive batting style. Then a few games later, he followed it up blistering century against CSK (103 off 42), which went down in the record books as the fastest century by an uncapped player in IPL history. Time and again throughout the course of the tournament, Arya has showcased his aggressive temperament and the ability to switch through the gears in the roughfest of times. On the back of consistent performances, Arya can make a strong case for himself in India's white-ball setup. 

Ashutosh Sharma – Delhi Capitals

Delhi Capitals' Ashutosh Sharma had a phenomenal outing in the last season, establishing himself as one of the season's breakout stars. At age 26, Ashutosh has a wealth of experience in domestic cricket. The years of grind at the domestic level are now showing positive results for him. The world has been able to see some glimpses of his brilliance with the bat. He has played some notable innings under pressure and has rescued DC from tricky situations. Ashutosh has exhibited real toughness during DC's clash with LSG when DC were 65-5 while chasing 210. Ashutosh anchored the innings with crucial partnerships, including a 50-run stand with debutant Vipraj Nigam (39 off 15 balls). In the end, DC narrowly got away with a win by a margin of one wicket with three balls to spare. With the ability to anchor the innings, Ashutosh can be an ideal fit for India, preferably in the longest format.  

Suyash Sharma – Royal Challengers Bangalore

Another youngster who is rising through the ranks rapidly is the 22-year-old leggie Suyash Sharma. Suyash has been a terrific find in the IPL and has demonstrated his appetite for picking up wickets. He commenced his IPL journey with KKR in the 2023 edition and had a remarkable stint with them, picking up 10 wickets at a stunning average of 32.1. He is a traditional leg spinner who can extract reasonable turn from the surface if the conditions presented to them are helpful. Moreover, he can also be very deceptive with his quicker delivery and wrong un. His fortunes changed when he joined RCB this year. he produced a game-changing spell of 3-17 to cripple PBKS in Qualifier 1, ultkmately driving RCB to the final and eventually to their maiden title. His ability to vary pace and flight makes him a formidable spinner in the T20 format.

Ayush Mhatre – Chennai Super Kings

Ayush Mhatre has emerged as one of the most exciting young talents in IPL 2025, making a significant impact for the Chennai Super Kings (CSK). At a tender age of just 17, Ayush has turned some heads around on the back of some eye-catching performances. Mhatre made his IPL debut at just 17 years and 278 days old, becoming the 7th youngest player in IPL history. He came in at No. 4 and scored a quickfire 32 runs off 15 balls, including 4 fours and 2 sixes, providing the much-needed impetus to CSK's innings. However, the most defining knock of his IPL career came against RCB on May 3, when he played a scintillating knock, scoring 94 runs off 48 balls while chasing a daunting total of 214. He narrowly missed his first-ever IPL century by just 6 runs. His exploits at this young age have made observers curious about what the youngster can achieve in the years to come. 

These young cricketers have dazzled us all with their breathtaking performances. At the same time, it also highlights the depth of India's vast pool of cricketing talent. With continued support and exposure, they are set to play pivotal roles in the national team's future endeavors.

In Match no 67 of IPL 2025, Chennai Super Kings (CSK) won against Gujarat Titans (GT) by a big margin of 83 runs. CSK Batted first, they scored a massive score of 230 runs, and in reply, GT failed to chase the target.

CSK’s batters went all guns blazing right from the start. Young Ayush Mhatre lit up the stadium with a quickfire 34 off just 17 balls, which included a standout over that went 2, 6, 6, 4, 4, 6. Dewald Brevis smashed a brilliant 57 off 23 balls, while Devon Conway played a steady hand with 52 from 35 deliveries. Urvil Patel also scored quick runs 37 off 19 balls, helping CSK reach one of the highest total runs of the season.

Despite the big score, a few GT bowlers showed some fight. Prasidh Krishna was the best of the lot, picking up 2 wickets for just 22 runs in his 4 overs. Shahrukh Khan bowled only one over but got a wicket while giving away 13 runs. Sai Kishore also took a wicket, but was expensive, conceding 23 runs in 2 overs. 

Chasing a huge total of 231, GT never really got going. Sai Sudharsan tried to hold things together with a solid 41 off 28 balls. Arshad Khan (20 off 14) and Shahrukh Khan (19 off 15) made small contributions, but the rest of the batting fell apart.CSK’s bowlers made sure there was no way back for GT. Anshul Kamboj was an outstanding performer, taking 3 wickets for just 13 runs in 2.3 overs. Noor Ahmad also took 3 wickets, giving away only 21 runs in 4 overs. Ravindra Jadeja kept things tight and picked up 2 wickets for 17 runs in 3 overs.

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Twitter reactions after CSK wins 67th match of IPL 2025

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— TukTuk Academy (@TukTuk_Academy) May 25, 2025

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fir aapke naseeb mai ye mulaqat ho na ho.. pic.twitter.com/Rvt4EgvX5l

— Silly Point (@FarziCricketer) May 25, 2025

Scenes today. #GTvsCSK pic.twitter.com/ip7myerBUD

— Sagar (@sagarcasm) May 25, 2025

This Match All-rounder Performance ♥️💥
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— Addicted To Memes (@Addictedtomemez) May 25, 2025

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— Out Of Context Cricket (@GemsOfCricket) May 25, 2025

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— TukTuk Academy (@TukTuk_Academy) May 25, 2025

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— Out Of Context Cricket (@GemsOfCricket) May 25, 2025

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— Out Of Context Cricket (@GemsOfCricket) May 25, 2025

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— Sagar (@sagarcasm) May 25, 2025

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— Rajabets 🇮🇳👑 (@rajabetsindia) May 25, 2025

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) star player Ayush Mhatre has been on top of his game today (May 25) against Gujarat (GT). After doing wonders with the bat, his extraordinary effort in fielding caused a wicket for Gujarat.

A display of all-round performance at Narendra Modi Stadium by a 17-year-old cricketer. Gujarat Titans, the team already qualified for the next round, was under pressure against CSK, a five-time IPL champion knocked out this time. With some swashbuckling batting performances, Chennai Super Kings got a mammoth total of 230 on the scoreboard.

In the ongoing season, cricket fans have witnessed multiple high-scoring matches, where both teams got over 200. In the batting-friendly track at their home ground, GT also had an opportunity to match CSK's massively built total, but they couldn't.

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Ayush launched his body to complete the catch 

In a high-octane match, where runs are flowing, West Indian batter Sherfane Rutherford can take a decisive role. The fearless left-handed batter in this ongoing IPL season scored 267 runs in 12 games with a 157.05 strike rate.

CSK bowlers were desperate to dispatch Rutherford as soon as possible, and they could not have done that without Mhatre. The middle-order batter swung his bat on an Anshul Kamboj delivery; the connection was good, and the ball was traveling fast. Ayush was then positioned at the mid-wicket region, dove to his left, and grabbed that flying ball with his one hand only— thus CSK successfully departed Sherfane Rutherford. 

In this match the 17-year-old top-order batter created mayhem in Narendra Modi Stadium today with the bat also. In an over in Gujarat, Mhatre thrashed 28 runs; the bowler was Arshad Khan.The over started off with 2 and then only boundaries and over-boundaries. The over of Arshad Khan is like—2, 6, 6, 4, 4, 6. With the help of this over, CSK's run rate was touching the sky, and the strike rate was over 11.

Watch that extraordinary catch here

Mhatre with a stunner pic.twitter.com/qnGzR4penD

— cricketvideoz (@cricketvid98507) May 25, 2025

All is well when it ends well; this line can prove an exact fit for Chennai Super Kings, a 5-time IPL-winning franchise that is already knocked out of the IPL 2025 but finds some exciting talents for the upcoming days.

One of the talents is Ayush Mhatre. The 17-year-old top-order batter created mayhem in Narendra Modi Stadium today (May 25) against Gujarat Titans (GT). In an over in Gujarat, Mhatre thrashed 28 runs; the bowler was Arshad Khan.

The over started off with 2 and then only boundaries and over-boundaries. The over of Arshad Khan is like—2, 6, 6, 4, 4, 6. With the help of this over, CSK's run rate was touching the sky, and the strike rate was over 11.

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Ayush Mhatre was well supported by his experienced opening partner 

Despite a quick pace start, Mhatre could not sustain his form and threw his wicket to Prasidh Krishna. In 17 balls, the budding talent got 34 and then fell short against Krishna; Mohammed Siraj, with his safe hands, completed the wicket. 

During his 34-run innings, Ayush hammered three 4s and the same number of 6s. Chennai Super Kings lost their first wicket at 44 on the scoreboard. Devon Conway was there to support the U19 opener. The New Zealand international bagged a half century, 52 off 35; the innings was decorated with six 4s and a couple of 6s. 

Watch a 6 from Ayush Mhatre here

MADNESS FROM AYUSH MHATRE..!!! 🤙

- The future is sealed for CSK. pic.twitter.com/84KaQ9G1tg

— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) May 25, 2025

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) teenage sensation Ayush Mhatre picked up his favorite right-handed batter over MS Dhoni, captain of CSK as of now.

The 17-year-old, who joined the CSK camp in the middle of IPL 2025, made a good mark on the scoreboard despite an overall underwhelming season for the 5-time IPL-winning franchise. Mhatre replaces injured skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad in the top order.

In a recent conversation, Mhatre was asked about his favorite right-handed batter. Without any hesitation, he picked Rohit Sharma as his most liked right-handed batter. Though it was not the first time the young batter expressed his admiration for the Mumbaikar, Ayush is heavily influenced by Sharma's batting style.

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Mhatre attracted the spotlight even before joining Chennai Super Kings

The budding talent played 6 matches for CSK in the IPL 2025 with an average of 34.33, including a half-century, and with an amazing strike rate of 187.27. While he scored a total of 206, he hit 28 fours and 8 sixes. Before joining Chennai Super Kings, the U19 batter caught the frame during his List A cricket days.

Ayush Mhatre picks Rohit Sharma as the favourite right handed Batter. [CSK] pic.twitter.com/PL5kfjSxqq

— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) May 25, 2025

In December 2024, Ayush smashed 181 runs off just 117 balls in a Vijay Hazare Trophy match against Nagaland and became the youngest batter in the world to score 150 or more in a List A game. He also has a couple of tons in the Ranji Trophy, played nine first-class matches to score 504 runs.

"My father and mother never made me realize that there is some financial problem at home. Like, if a bat is broken, then I didn't ask for a new one. Even today my father travels with me on the local train so that if any verbal fight happens with someone, he will handle it so that I don't take any negativity when I'm going to bat," Mhatre always loves to tell how his parents and family support him to grow as a cricketer. 

The BCCI’s Junior Cricket Committee has announced the India U19 squad for the tour of England, which will take place from June 24 to July 23, 2025. The month-long tour includes a 50-over warm-up match, followed by a five-match Youth One-Day series and two multi-day games against the England U19 side. This tour provides a valuable platform for emerging talents to gain overseas experience in varied conditions and showcase their skills against strong opposition in both limited-overs and red-ball formats.

The India U19 squad will be led by Ayush Mhatre, with Abhigyan Kundu named as the vice-captain and one of the two wicketkeepers alongside Harvansh Singh. The squad also features promising young cricketers such as Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Vihaan Malhotra, Maulyarajsinh Chavda, and Mohammed Enaan. The bowling attack includes talents like Harvansh Singh, Yudhajit Guha, and Aditya Rana. Five standby players have also been named: Naman Pushpak, D Deepesh, Vedant Trivedi, Vikalp Tiwari, and Alankrith Rapole (WK), who may be called upon if required during the tour.

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The tour begins with a 50-over warm-up match at Loughborough University on June 24. This is followed by five Youth One-Day Internationals at venues including Hove, Northampton, and Worcester. The red-ball leg of the tour includes two multi-day matches, scheduled at Beckenham (July 12–15) and Chelmsford (July 20–23). These fixtures offer the young Indian players a chance to adapt to English conditions and refine their techniques. The tour will be an important step in preparing the next generation of cricketers for international challenges. India's U19 squad for the tour of England will be a spectacle for fans eager to watch the upcoming future star play. 

India U19 Squad: Ayush Mhatre (Captain), Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Vihaan Malhotra, Maulyarajsinh Chavda, Rahul Kumar, Abhigyan Kundu (Vice-Captain & WK), Harvansh Singh (WK), R S Ambrish, Kanishk Chouhan, Khilan Patel, Henil Patel, Yudhajit Guha, Pranav Raghavendra, Mohammed Enaan, Aditya Rana, Anmoljeet Singh

Standby Players: Naman Pushpak, D Deepesh, Vedant Trivedi, Vikalp Tiwari, Alankrith Rapole (WK)

India Men's U19 tour of England

Some moments are larger than the dream. When Chennai Super Kings' teenage batter Ayush Mhatre met with 'Cricket God' Sachin Tendulkar, it was a surreal experience for him. With few words, Mhatre expressed how excited he was when he talked with the legendary figure of world cricket.

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) recently shared a video where we can see the young cricketer talking about the moment when he received some advice from Sachin. The video was shared before the CSK vs. Rajasthan Royals (RR) match at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on the evening of May 20.

The 17-year-old batter shared his feelings during the practice season. Recalling the precious moment, Ayush said, "I can't express my feelings. But he only told me to “play your game and just be yourseldf'.” 

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It'll be interesting to see how the words from Tendulkar's mouth affect Mhatre's batting performance. CSK and Rajasthan Royals are both out of play-off contention and have nothing to lose from the match. Each cricketer, including Ayush, will like to push the paddle for maximum performance. 

A surreal feeling for the budding talent 

Earlier, before CSK shared the video, the Maharashtra-born cricketer had posted a photo with Tendulkar on social media with the caption, “Some moments are bigger than words. Meeting the God of cricket was indeed a surreal feeling. Thank you, @sachintendulkar Sir. Truly blessed!!” 

Mhatre joined the CSK camp to replace their injured skipper, Ruturaj Gaikwad, and took very little time to prove his talent. In five IPL 2025 matches so far, he has scored 163 runs at an average of 32.60 with an eye-catching strike rate of 181.11, including a standout 94 against Royal Challengers Bengaluru.

Watch the video here

The happiness of Ayush Mhatre after meeting Sachin Tendulkar. ❤️🥺 pic.twitter.com/TdyO5Bsbc3

— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) May 20, 2025

In thrilling news for Mumbai cricket followers, two of the city's young stars,Ayush Mhatre and Angkrish Raghuvanshi—are set to make their entry in the limelight in the next T20 Mumbai League auction. To be held on Wednesday, the auction will feature both players with a reserve price of ₹5 lakh, reflecting their growing value and prospects in the domestic T20 league.

Ayush Mhatre is an aggressive hitter with a flair for finishing games, and he has made his mark on the local Mumbai circuit and age-group cricket. His explosive hitting and calmness under pressure have made him one of the most discussed prospects in the Mumbai cricket landscape. Like Mhatre, Angkrish Raghuvanshi has already played on the national stage as India U-19 and has shown both a mature batting style and a sense of being able to finish off big innings. Both players are future stars and will likely have teams bidding for them during the auction.

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The Mumbai League T20, established in 2018 with the support of the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA), has served as a nursery for emerging young players looking to make a transition into IPL or national-level contention. The earlier seasons have discovered players such as Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shams Mulani, who have gone on to enjoy considerable success. Following a short break, the league is back with fresh enthusiasm and an increasing reputation as one of India's most competitive state-level T20 tournaments.

T20 Mumbai 2025: Format, Teams, and Expectations

The T20 Mumbai League for the year 2025 will be represented by six franchises that reflect various regions of Mumbai—SoBo Supersonics, North Mumbai Panthers, Aakash Tigers, ARCS Andheri, NaMo Bandra Blasters, and Eagle Thane Strikers. The competition pattern involves a round-robin league with subsequent playoffs, and matches are scheduled to take place at Wankhede Stadium.

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This year's auction is likely to attract attention not just for known domestic players but also for young players such as Mhatre and Raghuvanshi, who have the energy, ability, and hunger to establish themselves. With the minimum price being low, bidding from teams to pick up these future stars is likely to be keen.

In the world of sports, it is common for younger players to be compared with one another. But sometimes a voice of reason breaks through the noise, reminding us of the importance of individuality, patience, and personal growth. The best thing a young athlete can hear in this situation is: "Just be yourself."

That's exactly what Ayush Mhatre's father told him. Speaking to Mid Day, he shared how he guided Ayush by saying not to feel pressured by comparisons, especially with fellow cricketers like Vaibhav Sooryavanshi.

In IPL 2025, we have witnessed the emergence of the two brilliant young talents- Ayush Mhatre of Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Vaibhav Suryavanshi of Rajasthan Royals (RR). Both have performed brilliantly with the bat and stunned IPL fans and experts.

The 17-year-old right-handed batter was brought into the CSK squad during the midseason as a replacement for the injured former skipper, Ruturaj Gaikwad. Right from his debut match, Mhatre contributed to the team with the bat with decent scores of 32 and 30, respectively. It was the recent event when he showed the nation his potential by hitting 94 runs off 48 balls against Royal Challengers Bengaluru during the crucial time of the match for Chennai.

His innings is packed with boundaries where he hit nine fours and five sixes. These crucial runs came in a crisis situation during CSK's 214-run chase, supported by a 114-run partnership with Ravindra Jadeja.

On the other hand, the 14-year-old Vaibhav was picked up by RR for INR 1.1 crore in the IPL auction. He hammered a 35-ball century innings against the Gujarat Titans and made a record of the youngest centurion in T20 history, and also the fastest Indian to reach a hundred in the IPL.

Yogesh Mhatre Advised His Son, Ayush, To Stay Focused On the Game And Ignore Unnecessary Comparisons With Vaibhav Suryavanshi

Till now, Mhatre has scored 163 runs with the bat in four innings at an average of 40.75 with a strike rate of 185.22. Despite Mhatre's success, his father advised him not to imitate Vaibhav Suryavanshi and to stay grounded and remain true to his individuality, as both of them are very different batters.

"I've told Ayush that he and Vaibhav are two very different batsmen, and that if someone compares him with Vaibhav, he should not dwell on it. I have also told him not to try to imitate Vaibhav or aim to score a century like him. I believe there is absolutely no need for Ayush to put any pressure on himself or try to achieve something big prematurely. He has a long way to go," Mhatre's father was quoted as saying by the Mid-Day.

In a world where everyone is running for quick success, these words are a reminder that growth and success take time. Ayush's father believes his son doesn't need to prove anything too soon.

It's very easy for young players to get distracted and feel they must match someone else's achievements. But this type of thinking can lead to stress and self-doubt. Instead of this, focusing on and improving the game will help the player in the long run.

This message isn't just for Ayush. It's for all young athletes and their families. Every player has a unique approach to playing, there's no need to copy or rush others. Because in the end, the best players aren't the ones who try to be like someone else, they're the ones who stay true to themselves.