Ayush Mhatre Ruled Out For A Month With Hamstring Injury: Report

Mhatre ruled out for a month due to injury [Source: X]In the latest development, Mumbai’s newly appointed vice-captain, Ayush Mhatre, who sustained a hamstring niggle has been ruled out for a month. He sustained the injury during Mumbai’s Ranji Trophy fixture against Chandigarh.According to reports by TOI, the young Indian star is likely to miss Mumbai’s next three Ranji Trophy fixtures after a recurrence of his hamstring injury.Mhatre sent for scans on Monday as Mumbai sweats hard on his fitnessMhatre was recently named Siddesh Lad’s deputy for the Ranji Trophy 2026-27; however, the team is now sweating hard over his fitness as the right-handed batter underwent scans on Monday, and the team management decided to rest him as a precaution. Suved Parkar took his place on the field as a substitute.The 19-year-old star player injured his hamstring while batting as he scored 48 in Mumbai’s first innings against Chandigarh at the Wankhede Stadium.His latest injury could open the door for Angkrish Raghuvanshi, who could earn a call-up to the Mumbai team for their next Ranji Trophy fixture against Himachal Pradesh.Injuries continue to hamper Mhatre in 2026Injuries continue to hamper Mhatre’s cricketing journey as the star batter sustained a hamstring niggle during the IPL 2026 season.ALSO READCSK Batter Ruled Out Of Major Indian TournamentUp until his injury, Mhatre was CSK’s best-performing player, but he was eventually ruled out of the second half of the tournament.As a result, he was sidelined for five months, missing the Mumbai T20 tournament in June and the India A tour of Sri Lanka. Moreover, after the IPL, he underwent rehabilitation at the CoE, and the Maharashtra Cricket Association physio cleared him to take part in the Ranji matches after he featured in the final round of the Kanga League.Mumbai set to miss Mhatre's services for remaining three matchesThree matches remain for Mumbai in the first leg of the Ranji Trophy, and his domestic side will certainly miss Mhatre’s services for the upcoming matches.At just 19, the teenager was made the Mumbai vice-captain, and the team views him as their future leader after Lad.In just 13 first-class matches, Mhatre has shown glimpses of his brilliance, with two stellar centuries. He provides solidity to the Mumbai batting lineup, and his likely replacement, Raghuvanshi, has big shoes to fill.ALSO READSouth Africa Champions vs England Champions Prediction- Match 14, Who Will Win Today? WCL 2026