Bangar predicts Mhatre will shine as CSK No. 3 for IPL 2026

In a pre-IPL 2026 twist, former RCB mastermind Sanjay Bangar predicts Ayush Mhatre will strut in as the No. 3 batter for CSK. With a purse of ₹43.40 crore, CSK is on a player shopping spree, eyeing nine new faces, including overseas stars. Bangar's betting on Ruturaj and Sanju lighting up the batting order, while a seasoned No. 4 is a must-have for the lineup.