Pakistan, April 21 -- Seventeen-year-old Ayush Mhatre made a stunning debut in the IPL, scoring 32 runs for Chennai Super Kings (CSK) against Mumbai Indians. Born just nine months before the IPL began in 2008, Mhatre displayed confidence that belied his age. He started strong, hitting 17 runs in his first four balls, indicating he could be a key player for CSK, especially with captain Ruturaj Gaikwad sidelined.

CSK skipper MS Dhoni praised Mhatre's performance, emphasizing the need for players to find and play their strengths. Dhoni noted that Mhatre's fearless batting style could ease pressure on the team's middle and lower order. His aggressive approach and impressive shot selection won him fans, including India T20 captain Suryakumar ...