CSK reshapes coaching staff ahead of IPL 2027

Chennai Super Kings are overhauling their coaching staff ahead of the 2027 Indian Premier League season, with Gareth Batty joining as assistant coach and several established staff members departing. Surrey County Cricket Club said Monday that Batty will leave his role as head coach to join CSK for IPL 2027. The appointment follows CSK’s confirmation of changes across its backroom staff. The franchise has appointed former India fast bowler Zaheer Khan as head coach, while former India pacer Mohit Sharma is set to become bowling coach. CSK announced the departure of strength and conditioning coach Greg King on Monday, thanking him for his work preparing the team across seasons. The announcement came after the franchise confirmed the exits of batting coach Mike Hussey, bowling coach Eric Simons, assistant batting coach Rajiv Kumar and physiotherapist Tommy Simsek. Hussey had served as CSK’s batting coach since 2018, after previously playing for the franchise. The team also announced that Simons, who had been with CSK since 2018, was leaving; Mohit Sharma is set to replace him. James Foster, identified as the team’s fielding coach, was also reported to be leaving. The reported...