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CSK Appoints Former India Pacer Mohit Sharma as Bowling Coach for IPL 2027

News18•29-09-2026, 15:33

•Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will appoint former India pacer Mohit Sharma as their bowling coach starting from the IPL 2027 season.
•CSK CEO Kasi Viswanathan confirmed that new head coach Zaheer Khan selected Mohit Sharma for the support staff.
•Mohit Sharma, who retired from professional cricket in December at 38, will be one of the youngest coaches in the league.
•He previously played for CSK, debuting in 2013 and taking 57 wickets in three seasons, and also represented Punjab Kings, Gujarat Titans, and Delhi Capitals.
•Mohit's appointment, alongside Zaheer's, signals CSK's intent to become a bowling-first team, leveraging his shrewd understanding of IPL bowling variations and ability to mentor young pacers.

Chennai Super Kings are set to appoint former India pacer Mohit Sharma as their new bowling coach starting from the IPL 2027 season.

Zaheer Khan replaced Stephen Fleming at the top job on a one-year contract after Fleming stepped down from his long-serving role.

Australian Michael Hussey departed from his coaching role with CSK to join his national team.