The U19 captain of the Indian National cricket team, Ayush Mhatre who was seen playing for Chennai Super Kings in IPL 2025 is set for an exciting chapter ahead. The 18-year-old led the side against the England
national team in which the Indian cricket team emerged victorious in sensational fashion. He bashed two centuries consecutively against the England cricket team. Mhatre is also set to lead the U19 team in a multi-format tour against Australia which is set to commence from September 21st in Brisbane.
The young Indian sensation Ayush Mhatre has been appointed as the captain for the Mumbai cricket team in the Buchi Babu trophy. The 17-member squad of the Mumbai team also features big names like Sarfaraz Khan and his brother Musheer Khan set to create an impact in the team. The tournament will be held in Chennai from August 18 to September 9. The right-handed batsman has impressed with his captaincy till now when the chances have been presented to him. The 18-year-old will hope for the same outcome of victory under his captaincy for the Mumbai team.
Ayush looking to continue his successful captaincy streak leading Mumbai in Buchi Babu trophy
Ayush Mhatre plays for Mumbai team in domestic cricket and is one of the best youngsters in India right now. He was given the India U19 captaincy after his eye-catching performance in the IPL 2025. Mhatre was signed as an injury replacement for Ruturaj Gaikwad by Chennai Super Kings , and he made his debut against Mumbai Indians in which he impressed everyone with his outstanding shots and explosive batting. He finished the IPL campaign by scoring 240 runs in just seven matches.
In his first local match after being announced as the India U19 captain, Mhatre scored 82 runs off just 48 balls for his team Sainath Sports club against the Dadar Union Sporting Club in Kanga League B Division clash. Ayush is a fearless and composed batter who will just keep on growing under the right guidance. Indian cricket team will be looking forward to cultivate and shape him in the best way possible.
