Chennai Super Kings Revamps Coaching Staff Ahead of IPL 2027

Chennai Super Kings has revamped its coaching staff ahead of IPL 2027, appointing Albie Morkel, Gareth Batty, and Mohit Sharma as assistant coaches under head coach Zaheer Khan. This change follows the departure of several long-serving coaches, including Mike Hussey and Eric Simons. Morkel and Sharma bring valuable experience from their playing days with CSK, while Batty has a successful coaching background with Surrey. The franchise aims to build a strong team for the upcoming season after parting ways with long-time head coach Stephen Fleming.

By Narendra Chaudhary Oct 27, 2026, 15:57 IST

New Coaching Appointments for CSK

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) has announced the appointment of Albie Morkel, Gareth Batty, and Mohit Sharma as assistant coaches for the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) 2027. They will collaborate with the newly appointed head coach, Zaheer Khan, as the franchise undergoes significant changes in its coaching lineup following Stephen Fleming's transition to head coach of England's men's Test team.

Changes in Coaching Staff

In addition to the new appointments, several long-time members of CSK's coaching and support staff have departed after over a decade with the team. Notable exits include batting coach Mike Hussey, bowling coach Eric Simons, strength and conditioning coach Greg King, and physiotherapist Tommy Simsek. However, assistant bowling coach Sridharan Sriram and fielding coach James Foster will remain with the team, alongside senior official AR Srikanth.

Profiles of the New Assistant Coaches

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Transition in Leadership

CSK's decision to appoint Zaheer Khan comes after parting ways with Stephen Fleming, who had a remarkable 16-year tenure in the role.