Mhatre, who made his IPL debut for Chennai Super Kings in 2025, was named captain of the India U19 team ahead of the 2026 U-19 World Cup. The opening batter, along with 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi , played a crucial role in India’s triumph as they lifted the prestigious trophy for a record-extending sixth time after defeating England by 100 runs in the final. India U19 captain Ayush Mhatre recently revealed the advice he received from veteran opener and former India skipper Rohit Sharma after being appointed to the role.
Ayush Mhatre, who made his IPL debut for Chennai Super Kings in 2025, was named captain of the India U19 team ahead of the 2026 U-19 World Cup.
So far, Mhatre has played 13 IPL matches and scored 441 runs, with a highest score of 94. He will be eager to continue his impressive form in IPL 2027. “He explained things to me very well and how to handle the team as a captain and all of that. He took the time and spoke well. He spoke for half an hour to my dad as well. He is humble and always available to talk,” he added.
