Mumbai selects CSK's Ayush Mhatre as their captain for the upcoming tournament; learn the specifics here.
In the world of Indian cricket, a new star is on the rise. Ayush Mhatre, an 18-year-old right-handed batsman from Mumbai, has been making waves in the domestic circuit and the Indian Premier League (IPL).
Mhatre, who recently played for Chennai Super Kings (CSK) as an injury replacement in IPL 2025, has already set records such as scoring 181 in a Vijay Hazare Trophy match, making him the youngest player to score over 150 in List-A cricket.
In recognition of his talent and potential, Mhatre has been appointed as the captain of the India U-19 cricket team for their upcoming multi-format tour of Australia. He will also lead the Mumbai team in the prestigious Buchi Babu Invitational Tournament, where he will captain ahead of senior players.
The Buchi Babu Tournament, organized by the Tamil Nadu Cricket Association, will be held in Chennai from August 18 to September 9. The tournament will feature teams from Mumbai and Tamil Nadu, making it a highly anticipated event.
The Mumbai squad for the Buchi Babu Tournament includes Ayush Mhatre (captain), Musheer Khan, Divyansh Saxena, Sarfaraz Khan, Suved Parker (vice-captain), Pragnesh Kanpillewar, Harsh Aghav, Sairaj Patil, Aakash Parkar, Aakash Anand (WK), Hardik Tamore (WK), Shreyas Gurav, Yash Dicholkar, Himanshu Singh, Roystan Dias, Sylvester Dsouza, and Irfan Umair.
Mhatre's captaincy style is influenced by lessons learned from MS Dhoni during his stint with CSK, emphasizing calm and smart decision-making under pressure. His leadership skills have been evident even at a young age, making him a promising prospect for Indian youth cricket.
In addition to the Buchi Babu Tournament, Mhatre will also lead India in another multi-format tour of Australia, starting September 21. With his aggressive top-order batting and growing captaincy experience, Mhatre is undoubtedly a player to watch in the coming years.
References: [1] India Today [2] Cricbuzz [5] ESPNcricinfo
Sports tournaments await Ayush Mhatre as he leads both the Mumbai team in the Buchi Babu Invitational Tournament and the India U-19 cricket team in their upcoming multi-format tour of Australia. Influenced by lessons learned from MS Dhoni, Mhatre's calm and intelligent captaincy style is already showcasing promising leadership skills in Indian youth cricket.
