James Foster Named CSK Fielding Coach for 2026 IPL

Former England wicketkeeper-batter James Foster was appointed as the fielding coach for Chennai Super Kings on Monday, ahead of the 2026 Indian Premier League season. The 45-year-old joins the franchise's coaching staff in Chennai, bringing extensive experience from international and franchise cricket to bolster the team's preparations.

Foster represented England in seven Tests, 11 One-Day Internationals, and five Twenty20 Internationals between 2001 and 2009, accumulating 23 international appearances primarily as a wicketkeeper. After retiring from playing in 2018, he transitioned into coaching, starting with roles such as batting consultant for Glamorgan in England's T20 Blast that year. His career has since spanned multiple leagues, including stints with the Khulna Tigers in Bangladesh's Bangladesh Premier League and as head coach for Peshawar Zalmi in Pakistan's Pakistan Super League in 2022.

Foster's recent successes include leading the Desert Vipers to the International League T20 title in January 2026. He also serves as assistant coach for Birmingham Phoenix in England's Hundred competition. Previously, from 2020 to 2023, he worked with Kolkata Knight Riders in the IPL as...