These 5 Youngsters will be the Face of CSK till the next IPL Mega Auction

CSK has hit rock bottom in the IPL 2025. After the mega auction, it was expected to be a positive outcome for the franchise in the years to come. However, there have been hardly any positive results from the franchise, and the team looks distraught at the moment. The injury to Ruturaj added salt to the wound, and Dhoni was responsible for leading the side again. The cricketing community hoped for a change in fortune under Dhoni’s leadership, but fate had some other plans. CSK have been knocked out of the tournament and are comfortably placed in the 10th position.

But the franchise also witnessed a few positives in the coming of youngsters who are likely to hold the fort until the next mega auction. CSK can try to improve in the upcoming mini auction and build a team around the youngsters who can serve longer.

Rising Superstars from IPL 2025 who will be the face of CSK

Ayush Mhatre

Mumbai’s domestic circuit star Ayush Mhatre has been one of the best positives for the CSK this season. Coming in as a replacement for Gaikwad, who picked up an injury, Mhatre took everyone by surprise with his technique, stroke-making ability, and the aggressive start. Looks like the 17-year-old is likely to serve the franchise for a very long time. His innings of 94 runs against RCB made sure he ticked all the boxes and must have made the CSK management retain him as well. With his age and form on his side, Mhatre is likely to be a regular member of the CSK squad till the next mega auction.

Noor Ahmad

Noor has been sensational for CSK in this IPL. Bought at a hefty amount of INR 10 Crore, Noor has lived up to the CSK management’s expectations and has grabbed the eye of many franchises around the world. In just 12 matches, he has 20 wickets to his name. His uncanny ability to turn the bowl and be consistent match after match gives him an edge over the others. At the age of 20, Noor has been exposed to the best cricket league in the world and is likely to be a regular member of the CSK setup.

Matheesha Pathirana

Pathirana has not lived up to expectations in this IPL. He has been off-colour completely and has gone for runs in almost every match. In 9 matches, he has 12 wickets to his name at an economy of over 10. Considering the responsibility he had been entrusted with for the season, this is a massive failure for his reputation. However, the CSK management isn’t very worried about his performance and will hope for the best from the 22-year-old youngster in the coming seasons. If everything goes well, Pathirana will continue representing CSK for a longer time.

Dewald Brevis

Coming in as a replacement for Gurjanpreet Singh, 22-year-old Dewald Brevis from South Africa made sure his innings had a major impact on the selectors. His ability to take down, especially the spinners, and go from ball one makes him a desirable candidate for the middle order who can maintain the pace of the innings. In 3 matches, Brevis has scored at a strike rate of more than 160. The young Protea is likely to suit the management’s requirement for a gun player and fielder. The way IPL and T20 cricket are evolving, Brevis is here to stay in the CSK camp for a longer time.

Anshul Kamboj

Another 24-year-old young prodigy, Anshul Kamboj, got the chance very late in the playing 11. But he has been handy with the ball at the beginning and in the death overs. His consistency and impeccable accuracy make him a bit difficult to take on. The 24-year-old from Haryana grabbed the eyeballs when he picked up 10 wickets in an innings. CSK management was adamant about having him in the team, and he lived up to their expectations. The management would want to keep him in the long run till the next mega auction. The Indian pacer is likely to be the lead bowler for CSK in the setup.

The management would want to build a young and fresh team around these 5 players. The debacle should open the eyes of the management and wake them up from their deep slumber. The fans would hope for a positive and better change in the team’s setup for them to adapt to the evolved and changed game.