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The joining would prove to be another feather in Mhatre's nascent career.

"Ayush attended the trials of Chennai Super Kings and is all set to join them before their game against Mumbai Indians. He will join the CSK squad in Mumbai alone. All the necessary documentation is complete," a source close to Ayush Mhatre told 

Young Mumbai opener Ayush Mhatre is all set to join the depleted Chennai Super Kings before their Indian Premier League game against the Mumbai Indians on April 20.

However, it is unclear as of now if Mhatre would join the five-time IPL champions as a replacement for Pune-based Gaikwad. Hailing from Virar, a suburb near Mumbai, Mhatre is an aggressive batter who represents Mumbai in the domestic circuit.

A depleted CSK, who have been jolted by the ruling out their regular skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad, are led by the charismatic, uncapped player Mahendra Singh Dhoni for the rest of the season.

Mhatre was fast-tracked into the senior side at the age of 13. His local club, Virar-Sainath Sports Club, picked him. He made his debut in the Mumbai Ranji Team during their Irani Trophy final against the Rest of India last year.

Mhatre was fast-tracked into the senior side at the age of 13. His local club, Virar-Sainath Sports Club, picked him. He made his debut in the Mumbai Ranji Team during their Irani Trophy final against the Rest of India last year.

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