- Albie Morkel and Gareth Batty have been pointed CSK assistant coaches. Those who continued last season include assistant bowling coach S Sriram and defensive coach James Foster. The three that matter: Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Jasprit Bumrah, are all smiling after Pat Cummins’ dismissal. The three that matter: Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Jasprit Bumrah all smiles after Pat Cummins’ dismissal, India vs Australia, World Cup, Chennai, October 8, 2023 The trend continued in Ce Town. Nathan Lyon and Aiden Markram reacted differently to the wicket of Marques Ackerman, South Africa vs Australia, 3rd Test, Ce Town, Day 1, October 27, 2026. Temba Bavuma, Scott Boland, Harry Brook, Simon Harmer, Shaheen Shah Afridi and Azmatullah Omarzai are among the winners in the latest ICC Rankings update. Marco Jansen had a five for or a wicket slightly less in 58 balls every two overs, South Africa v Australia, 2nd Test, Gqeberha, Day 4, October 21, 2026 Marques Ackerman missed a hundred, South Africa v Australia, 3rd Test, Ce Town, Day 1, October 27, 2026 The left-armer said he didn’t feel at his best during the series, but when he watched the footage, he felt comfortable. As if he had thought too much. Mitchell Starc’s late rise kept the match tied, South Africa v Australia, 3rd Test, Ce Town, Day 1, 27th October 2026 Yastika Bhatia crosses cover point, England v India, 1st Women’s T20I, Chelmsford, 28th May 2026 Pratika Rawal scored her fourth ODI century, India v Zimbabwe, 1st ODI, Vadodara, October 23, 2026. 2026 Laura Wolvaardt scores 65 from 37 balls, Ireland v South Africa, 2026 Women’s T20 World Cup warm-up matches, Loughborough, June 6, 2026 Musheer showed his growing all-round skills and hunger to make bigger contributions as he put Mumbai in a strong position. Musheer Khan struck twice on day two, Mumbai vs Haryana, Ranji Trophy, Day 2. BKC, Mumbai, October 27, 2026 Cricket is still not the sport of choice in northeast India and while many things have improved, there is still a long way to go before cricket can compete on equal terms with the established states. Techi Neri celebrates his hundred, Bihar vs Arunachal Pradesh, Patna, Day 3, Ranji Trophy, October 17, 2025 Railways batsman Ravi Singh, who was part of the Rajasthan Royals in the IPL, is gearing up to make his mark in the Ranji Trophy. Ravi Singh arrives at Eden Gardens, Kolkata Knight Riders vs. Rajasthan Royals, IPL 2026, Kolkata, ril 19. 2026 Jharkhand’s best performance in Ranji Trophy is a semi-final 2016-17 and they want to change Jharkhand players and staff come together after handing Nagaland an innings defeat, Jharkhand vs Nagaland, Day 4, Ranji Trophy 2025-26, November 4, 2025 Abhishek Sharma and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi reached 133 in the first seven Overs, New Zealand v India, 3rd T20I, Wellington, October 27, 2026 Abhishek Sharma returns a hundred from 35 balls, New Zealand v India, 3rd T20I, Wellington, October 27, 2026 Statistical highlights of a record-breaking night for Abhishek Sharma and India in the third T20I against New Zealand in Wellington. Abhishek Sharma and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi batting gloves, New Zealand vs India, 3rd T20I, Wellington, October 27, 2026. The Indian batsman also praised Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s contribution in winning his T20I series against New Zealand. Abhishek Sharma throws the ball across the field, New Zealand vs India, 3rd T20I, Wellington, October 27, 2026. The 36-year-old bowler, playing his first series for India since November 2022, has taken one wicket in three matches. Bhuvneshwar Kumar made 0 for 49 on his return to India, New Zealand vs India, 1st T20I, Christchurch, October 22, 2026 Ban vs WI 1st Test – Shadman Islam and Towhid Hridoy put Bangladesh ahead after Jomel Warrican’s double. Bangladesh lost the wicket of Najmul Hossain Shanto to Jomel Warrican in the second session, but have since gained 81 runs for the fourth wicket Shadman Islam cuts off the back foot, Bangladesh vs West Indies, 1st Test, Dhaka, 1st Day, October 28, 2026 Analyzing the game ridiculously, knowing what to do when: The West Indies spinner talks to us about what’s in his Hpened to bowling balls by Jomel Warrican in training a day before the match, West Indies vs South Africa, 2nd Test, Providence, August 14, 2024 “As of this morning, there has not been sufficient improvement” in the injured finger, Bangladesh team physiotherist Bayjedul Islam Khan said. Pakistan Tri-Series 2026 – Dilshan Madushanka bowls out Pakistan for 110 and ensures SL’s place in the final. Dilshan Madushanka dismisses Fakhar Zaman with a short ball, Pakistan v Sri Lanka, ODI Tri-Series, Lahore, October 27, 2026 Albie Morkel swings the game in Chennai Super Kings style, Chennai Super Kings v Royal Challengers Bangalore, IPL, Chennai, ril 12, 2012 They are undergoing a major overhaul behind the scenes under new head coach Zaheer Khan after Stephen ‘Fleming’s view as an English Men’s head coach in tests”.
- Several senior coaches who have been part of the CSK family for at least a decade or more have also parted ways with the franchise, including batting coach Mike Hussey and bowling coach Eric Simons, as well as Greg King (strength and conditioning coach) and Tommy Simsek (physiotherist).
- Among those who continued last season were assistant coach Sridharan Sriram and defensive coach James Foster, who also holds a position with the England national team.
Albie Morkel and Gareth Batty have been pointed CSK assistant coaches. Those who continued last season include assistant bowling coach S Sriram and defensive coach James Foster. The three that matter: Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Jasprit Bumrah, are all smiling after Pat Cummins’ dismissal. The three that matter: Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Jasprit Bumrah all smiles after Pat Cummins’ dismissal, India vs Australia, World Cup, Chennai, October 8, 2023 The trend continued in Ce Town. Nathan Lyon and Aiden Markram reacted differently to the wicket of Marques Ackerman, South Africa vs Australia, 3rd Test, Ce Town, Day 1, October 27, 2026. Temba Bavuma, Scott Boland, Harry Brook, Simon Harmer, Shaheen Shah Afridi and Azmatullah Omarzai are among the winners in the latest ICC Rankings update. Marco Jansen had a five for or a wicket slightly less in 58 balls every two overs, South Africa v Australia, 2nd Test, Gqeberha, Day 4, October 21, 2026 Marques Ackerman missed a hundred, South Africa v Australia, 3rd Test, Ce Town, Day 1, October 27, 2026 The left-armer said he didn’t feel at his best during the series, but when he watched the footage, he felt comfortable. As if he had thought too much. Mitchell Starc’s late rise kept the match tied, South Africa v Australia, 3rd Test, Ce Town, Day 1, 27th October 2026 Yastika Bhatia crosses cover point, England v India, 1st Women’s T20I, Chelmsford, 28th May 2026 Pratika Rawal scored her fourth ODI century, India v Zimbabwe, 1st ODI, Vadodara, October 23, 2026. 2026 Laura Wolvaardt scores 65 from 37 balls, Ireland v South Africa, 2026 Women’s T20 World Cup warm-up matches, Loughborough, June 6, 2026 Musheer showed his growing all-round skills and hunger to make bigger contributions as he put Mumbai in a strong position. Musheer Khan struck twice on day two, Mumbai vs Haryana, Ranji Trophy, Day 2. BKC, Mumbai, October 27, 2026 Cricket is still not the sport of choice in northeast India and while many things have improved, there is still a long way to go before cricket can compete on equal terms with the established states. Techi Neri celebrates his hundred, Bihar vs Arunachal Pradesh, Patna, Day 3, Ranji Trophy, October 17, 2025 Railways batsman Ravi Singh, who was part of the Rajasthan Royals in the IPL, is gearing up to make his mark in the Ranji Trophy. Ravi Singh arrives at Eden Gardens, Kolkata Knight Riders vs. Rajasthan Royals, IPL 2026, Kolkata, ril 19. 2026 Jharkhand’s best performance in Ranji Trophy is a semi-final 2016-17 and they want to change Jharkhand players and staff come together after handing Nagaland an innings defeat, Jharkhand vs Nagaland, Day 4, Ranji Trophy 2025-26, November 4, 2025 Abhishek Sharma and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi reached 133 in the first seven Overs, New Zealand v India, 3rd T20I, Wellington, October 27, 2026 Abhishek Sharma returns a hundred from 35 balls, New Zealand v India, 3rd T20I, Wellington, October 27, 2026 Statistical highlights of a record-breaking night for Abhishek Sharma and India in the third T20I against New Zealand in Wellington. Abhishek Sharma and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi batting gloves, New Zealand vs India, 3rd T20I, Wellington, October 27, 2026. The Indian batsman also praised Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s contribution in winning his T20I series against New Zealand. Abhishek Sharma throws the ball across the field, New Zealand vs India, 3rd T20I, Wellington, October 27, 2026. The 36-year-old bowler, playing his first series for India since November 2022, has taken one wicket in three matches. Bhuvneshwar Kumar made 0 for 49 on his return to India, New Zealand vs India, 1st T20I, Christchurch, October 22, 2026 Ban vs WI 1st Test – Shadman Islam and Towhid Hridoy put Bangladesh ahead after Jomel Warrican’s double. Bangladesh lost the wicket of Najmul Hossain Shanto to Jomel Warrican in the second session, but have since gained 81 runs for the fourth wicket Shadman Islam cuts off the back foot, Bangladesh vs West Indies, 1st Test, Dhaka, 1st Day, October 28, 2026 Analyzing the game ridiculously, knowing what to do when: The West Indies spinner talks to us about what’s in his Hpened to bowling balls by Jomel Warrican in training a day before the match, West Indies vs South Africa, 2nd Test, Providence, August 14, 2024 “As of this morning, there has not been sufficient improvement” in the injured finger, Bangladesh team physiotherist Bayjedul Islam Khan said. Pakistan Tri-Series 2026 – Dilshan Madushanka bowls out Pakistan for 110 and ensures SL’s place in the final. Dilshan Madushanka dismisses Fakhar Zaman with a short ball, Pakistan v Sri Lanka, ODI Tri-Series, Lahore, October 27, 2026 Albie Morkel swings the game in Chennai Super Kings style, Chennai Super Kings v Royal Challengers Bangalore, IPL, Chennai, ril 12, 2012 They are undergoing a major overhaul behind the scenes under new head coach Zaheer Khan after Stephen ‘Fleming’s view as an English Men’s head coach in tests”.
Several senior coaches who have been part of the CSK family for at least a decade or more have also parted ways with the franchise, including batting coach Mike Hussey and bowling coach Eric Simons, as well as Greg King (strength and conditioning coach) and Tommy Simsek (physiotherist). Among those who continued last season were assistant coach Sridharan Sriram and defensive coach James Foster, who also holds a position with the England national team. AR Srikanth, one of the senior officials of CSK, is also moving on.
Morkel, the former South African all-rounder, has a long-standing association with CSK, representing the franchise since the inaugural season of the IPL in 2008 until 2013. He scored 827 runs and picked up 76 wickets in 78 games for CSK before playing for Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Delhi Citals (DC) and Rising Pune Supergiant. Mohit, on the other hand, played four seasons for CSK between IPL 2013 and 2019 and picked up 58 wickets in 48 matches.
He also played for CSK in the Champions League T20. Mohit has also represented Kings XI Punjab (now Punjab Kings), DC and Gujarat Titans in the IPL. In 2023, he was GT’s second highest wicket-taker and helped them reach the final, where they lost to CSK.
He retired from all forms of cricket in December 2025. Mohit Sharma on the road to success, Chennai Super Kings vs Delhi Daredevils, IPL 2013, Chennai, May 14, 2013 Batty, the former England offspinner, has been part of the Surrey side since 2021 and coached them to three consecutive league titles before they finished runners-up last year. In 2025 he was assistant coach of the Oval Invincibles in the Men’s Hundred before taking up a role with MI London this year.
CSK pointed Zaheer after parting ways with Fleming, who held the position for 16 years. CSK managing director Kasi Viswanathan had earlier said that Zaheer had the freedom to choose “his own coaching team”. Those who continued last season include assistant bowling coach S. Sriram and defensive coach James Foster. Albie Morkel turned the game around for Chennai Super Kings, Chennai Super Kings vs Royal Challengers Bangalore, IPL, Chennai, ril 12, 2012. Those who have continued since last season include assistant bowling coach S Sriram and defensive coach James Foster. Those who continued last season include assistant bowling coach S. Sriram and defensive coach James Foster.
