IPL 2025: 3 players who can replace Ruturaj Gaikwad in CSK

Big news from the CSK camp: MS Dhoni will once again take over as captain. Ruturaj Gaikwad has been declared out for the whole IPL 2025 owing to an elbow injury. This is certainly dismal news for Ruturaj Gaikwad enthusiasts. While his form was not at its best, everyone knows how deadly this player can be.

However, he is no longer a member of the IPL 2025. So, who can replace him in the CSK team? There are a few deserving individuals that appear to be strong contenders. Take a look at three talented Indian players who might replace Ruturaj Gaikwad for the duration of the IPL 2025.

Players who can replace Ruturaj Gaikwad in CSK

Ayush Mhatre

Ayush Mhatre, who shockingly went unsold in the IPL auction despite some outstanding performances on the pitch, has seen his fortunes improve significantly. The 17-year-old Mumbai opener was recently invited to Chennai Super Kings’ mid-season trials.

Since the auction, Mhatre has continued to flourish. In the Vijay Hazare Trophy 2024-25, he scored 458 runs in seven matches, averaging 65.42, with two centuries and a fifty. He also made an impression at the Under-19 Asia Cup 2024/25, ranking second in India U19’s run-scoring charts with 176 runs. In the Ranji Trophy, he continued his excellent form, finishing as Mumbai’s fourth-highest run scorer with 471 runs in eight matches, including two hundreds.

Yash Dhull

Yash Dhull’s IPL statistics (16 runs in four matches) may not tell the whole story. Like Prithvi Shaw, Yash Dhull is an aggressive batsman. The Chennai Super Kings’ top order has failed to convert starts this season, and the Under-19 World Cup winner might be the solution.

Prithvi Shaw

If Prithvi Shaw is accepted into the CSK camp, it may be a fantastic chance for him. Shaw, known for his aggressive start at the top, has the potential to be an asset. With 79 IPL outings under his belt, he has scored 1,892 runs at a strike rate of 147.47, including 14 half-centuries. Although he went unsold in the auction and played only eight games for the Delhi Capitals last season, this may be the perfect opportunity for him to relaunch his IPL career and demonstrate his hitting prowess.