Mohit Sharma to join CSK as bowling coach

Mohit Sharma to Join CSK as Bowling Coach

Key Announcement

• Role: Bowling Coach
• Team: Chennai Super Kings (CSK)
• Appointee: Mohit Sharma (38)
• Status: Set to sign; first member of newly appointed head coach Zaheer Khan’s support staff.

Context & Background

• Predecessor: Replaces Eric Simmons, who served under former head coach Stephen Fleming.
• Player History:
  • Played four seasons for CSK.
  • 48 IPL appearances for CSK.
  • 10 appearances in the defunct Champions League T20.
  • 8 T20Is for India.
  • Retired from all forms of cricket in December last year (after playing in the 2025 IPL season).

Official Confirmation

• Source: CSK CEO Kasi Viswanathan.
• Quote: "Zaheer is in the process of finalising the support staff. He seems to have zeroed in on Mohit for the bowling coach role. That is my understanding."

Remaining Staff Decisions

• Batting Coach: Identity not yet finalized for the 2027 season.
• Current Status: Michael Hussey (who was also in the running for head coach) has served as batting coach until this season.
• Shortlist: Three or four names are currently in conversation.

Team Context

• Recent Performance: CSK failed to qualify for playoffs in the last three seasons.
• Last Title: 2023 (5th championship).
• Coaching Change: Parted ways with long-standing head coach Stephen Fleming earlier this year.