WATCH: RJ Mahvash explains why she wants Yuzvendra Chahal in her CLT10 squad

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The Champions League T10 (CLT10) made its much-awaited debut from August 22–24, 2025, at the Noida Indoor Stadium, bringing together eight celebrity-owned franchises for three days of high-energy indoor cricket. The innovative tennis-ball format, coupled with its glitzy ownership line-up from entertainment and media, has already made the tournament a talking point.

RJ Mahvash’s Supreme Strikers wasted no time making their mark, clinching a commanding win in their first clash against Dynamic Dynamos. Leading from the front, skipper Shaun Marsh rolled back the years with a blistering innings, reminding fans of the form that once saw him rack up over 2,400 runs in the IPL across 71 matches.

Backed by a smartly balanced 15-member squad—assembled during the high-profile Delhi auction—the Strikers showcased the perfect mix of international pedigree and domestic promise. With Mohit Choudhary at the helm as head coach, their 15-run victory was not just a statement start but also validation of Mahvash’s decision to entrust Marsh with leadership.

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Away from the field, Mahvash stirred fresh buzz during a CLT10 social media interview when asked about her dream addition to the Strikers squad. Without hesitation, she replied: “I would want Uzi, kyunki wo sabke wickets leke khatam kar dega game ko jaldi se. That’s why.”

Her choice of Yuzvendra “Uzi” Chahal—India’s premier leg-spinner—raised eyebrows not just for cricketing reasons but also for the ongoing speculation around their personal connection.

From a tactical standpoint, the pick made perfect sense: Chahal has been a proven match-winner in shorter formats, with 16 wickets in 14 matches for Punjab Kings in IPL 2025 and over 100 international appearances to his name. His knack for dismantling batting line-ups quickly makes him tailor-made for the T10 format.

The timing of Mahvash’s remark only fueled the chatter further, especially after both she and Chahal posted identical “Match Day Jai Mata di” captions on their Instagram stories during the tournament—a coincidence fans were quick to notice.

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