{"id":176064,"date":"2026-06-02T19:08:26","date_gmt":"2026-06-03T00:38:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newslink360.space\/?p=176064"},"modified":"2026-06-02T19:08:26","modified_gmt":"2026-06-03T00:38:26","slug":"from-csk-trials-to-t20-mumbai-league-success-how-dhoni-inspired-the-hard-hitting-ayush-vartak","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newslink360.space\/?p=176064","title":{"rendered":"From CSK trials to T20 Mumbai League success: How Dhoni inspired the hard-hitting Ayush Vartak"},"content":{"rendered":"


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Midway through the Indian Premier League (IPL) season, when Chennai Super Kings (CSK) summoned him for replacement trials, Ayush Vartak knew the opportunity extended far beyond impressing the support staff and earning a CSK call-up.<\/p>\n

For a week, the hard-hitting middle-order batter from Vasai found himself sharing space with some of the biggest names in Indian cricket \u2014 including one whose advice stayed with him.<\/p>\n

\u201cWait for your chances, let the ball come to you,\u201d was the message from Mahendra Singh Dhoni after observing Vartak\u2019s batting approach during the trials.<\/p>\n

On Tuesday evening at the Wankhede Stadium, traces of that advice were visible. Representing North Mumbai Panthers against Triumph Knights Mumbai North East, Vartak smashed 39 off just 21 balls, helping Panthers surge to 209 for five before eventually sealing a 21-run victory.<\/p>\n

\u201cI feel that advice came in handy,\u201d Vartak admitted. \u201cWhen you wait for the right balls and trust your game, things become easier.\u201d<\/p>\n

The 22-year-old\u2019s rise has hardly been accidental. Growing up in Vasai \u2014 far from Mumbai\u2019s traditional cricketing hubs \u2014 Vartak\u2019s journey changed after being spotted during an Under-12 camp by veteran coach Dinesh Lad, credited for the rise of Rohit Sharma and Shardul Thakur.<\/p>\n

\u201cLad sir spotted me in an Under-12 camp. From there, my Mumbai cricket journey started,\u201d Vartak said. \u201cSometimes he compliments me, sometimes he taunts me, but he has always been a pillar of support.\u201d<\/p>\n

Having already represented Mumbai across age-group cricket and captained the Under-23 side last season, Vartak is increasingly viewed as one of Mumbai cricket\u2019s brightest prospects. Yet, his ambitions remain modest.<\/p>\n

\u201cAll I am thinking about is getting closer to a Mumbai Ranji [Trophy] cap,\u201d he said. \u201cPeople say playing for Mumbai is as difficult as playing for India. So, that remains the first target.\u201d<\/p>\n

The T20 Mumbai League, meanwhile, is offering another education. Playing under Ajinkya Rahane has given Vartak lessons in calmness and leadership, while competing against the India T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav offered perspective.<\/p>\n

\u201cHe has been in touch with me over WhatsApp for two years now. Even during the game, Surya bhai was giving tips,\u201d Vartak said. \u201cPlaying against players like him is a huge opportunity for us.\u201d<\/p>\n

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