Back from hamstring injury, Ayush Mhatre to play his first competitive match in 5 months

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Ayush Mhatre is set to return to competitive cricket in a practice match for Mumbai after nearly five months out with a hamstring injury. His injury occurred while playing for Chennai Super Kings in IPL 2026, and the match is part of Mumbai's preparations for the 2026–27 Ranji Trophy season.

In a major boost to Mumbai ahead of the 2026-27 Ranji Trophy season, opener Ayush Mhatre, out of action since he suffered a bad hamstring injury while playing for the Chennai Super Kings during IPL-2026, will play his first competitive match in almost five months when he will turn out in a practice match amongst Mumbai's Ranji Trophy probables at the Cricket Club of India on Tuesday.