Ravichandran Ashwin has advocated for Mumbai batter Sarfaraz Khan's inclusion in the Chennai Super Kings' playing XI for IPL 2026, citing his exceptional recent performances. Khan has scored centuries in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy and a blistering 157 off 75 balls in the Vijay Hazare Trophy. Ashwin highlighted Khan's dominance against spinners and his aggressive batting style, suggesting CSK should leverage his current form.