NEW DELHI: Chennai Super Kings, the five-time IPL champions, have announced the appointment of former Indian all-rounder Sridharan Sriram as their assistant bowling coach for the upcoming IPL season.
Sriram, a left-arm spin bowling all-rounder, brings a wealth of coaching experience to the CSK setup, having previously worked with the Australian national team as an assistant coach from 2016 to 2022, and serving as Bangladesh’s T20 consultant for the Asia Cup and T20 World Cup, as well as their technical consultant before the ODI World Cup.
Sriram will join the CSK coaching staff, which includes head coach Stephen Fleming, batting coach Mike Hussey, and bowling consultant Eric Simons. His appointment fills the void left by the departure of Dwayne Bravo, who has joined the defending champions, Kolkata Knight Riders, as their mentor.
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CSK boast a strong spin bowling lineup, featuring the likes of R Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja, Shreyas Gopal, Noor Ahmad, Deepak Hooda, and Rachin Ravindra. Sriram’s expertise in spin bowling and his coaching experience will be invaluable in guiding and nurturing this talented group of spinners.
In addition to his international coaching stints, Sriram has also worked in the IPL with Delhi Daredevils (now Delhi Capitals) and Lucknow Super Giants, further enhancing his understanding of the tournament’s dynamics.
CSK failed to make the playoffs last season, finishing fifth behind Royal Challengers Bengaluru on net run rate.
They will be looking to bounce back strongly in the upcoming season, with their opening match scheduled against Mumbai Indians at their home ground on March 23.
The IPL tournament itself will kick off on March 22 with the clash between Kolkata Knight Riders and Royal Challengers Bengaluru at Eden Gardens.
