Chennai Super Kings full list of coaching staff for IPL 2023

Four-time champions Chennai Super Kings have remained loyal to their support staff over the years.

Chennai Super Kings are among the top most successful teams in the league. CSK under MS Dhoni’s leadership has won four IPL crowns and have finished in the top 4 for 11 times out of 13 seasons they have played in the league.

Chennai is one team that is known for keeping their core strength intact. Chennai does not like to make a number of changes in their squad as well as in their support staff. Probably this is what provided them the success.

Not only in their squad, but CSK have also maintained a ‘not much change’ policy in their support staff as well. Former New Zealand captain Stephen Fleming has been serving as Chennai Super Kings head coach since the second IPL season (2009).

CSK’s support staff is filled with players who have represented the team in the IPL. From Stephen Fleming to Michael Hussey to Dwayne Bravo, they like to trust players who have been part of their setup and know the functioning of CSK as a franchise.

Not many teams in the league have adopted a similar strategy. Even in the squad, MS Dhoni, Ravindra Jadeja, Dwayne Bravo, Ambati Rayudu, and a few others have been part of CSK for a very long period.

So far in IPL Chennai had played in 13 seasons. They missed out on two occasions (2016, 17) due to a two-year ban they faced. On 13 occasions CSK have played in the playoffs 11 times. CSK won their maiden Indian Premier League in 2010.

So far they have lifted the IPL title four times (2010, 2011, 2018 & 2021).  Out of 11 Playoffs they have played in 9 finals, winning four and losing five times. Chennai in the last few occasions have also faced setbacks. In 2020 and 2022 they finished second last. In 2020 they ended up in 7th position and in 2022 they finished 9th out of 10.

Chennai Super Kings Full Squad & Support Staff

In December 2022 IPL Auction for the 2023 season, CSK added Ben Stokes for 16.25. Apart from English All-rounder CSK also put bets on Ajinkya Rahane (50 Lakh), Kyle Jamieson (1 Crore) (Now ruled out), Nishant Sindhu (60 Lakh), Shaik Rasheed (20 Lakh).

MS Dhoni (Captain), Ravindra Jadeja, Ambati Rayudu, Devon Conway, Rututaj Gaikwad, Subhranshu Senapati, Rajvardhan Hangargekar, Shivam Dube, Moeen Ali, Dwaine Pretorius, Mitchell Santner, Matheesa Pathirana, Tushar Deshpande, Mukesh Chowdhary, Deepak Chahar, Simrajeet Singh, Maheesh Theekshana, Prashant Solanki, Ben Stokes, Ajinkya Rahane, Shaik Rasheed, Nishant Sindhu, Sisanda Magala, Ajay Mandal, Bhagat Verma  

Chennai Super Kings Support Staff

Head Coach – Stephen Fleming

Former New Zealand Captain Stephen Fleming has been part of the CSK setup since its inception. Fleming had played for CSK in IPL 2008, and then he decided to announce his retirement from competitive Cricket & join CSK as Head Coach. He replaced Kepler Wessels. Fleming is considered among one of the most successful coaches around the world. He is credited for making Super Kings a dominant brand, now not only in IPL but also in foreign leagues.

Batting Coach – Michael Hussey

One of the most successful players in IPL History, Michael Hussey is an integral part of CSK. Hussey started his IPL career with a bang for CSK in 2008 after scoring a ton in their debut game vs Kings XI Punjab. Hussey played for MI for just one season in 2014, then again he moved back to CSK and stayed there since. After his retirement He was appointed Batting Coach of CSK in 2018. Hussey is also serving as Director of Cricket for Sydney Thunder in BBL as well as Batting consultant for the England Cricket team.

Bowling Coach – Dwayne Bravo

Former CSK all–rounder Dwayne Bravo is the most successful bowler in the IPL. Bravo is the leading wicket-taker in IPL with 183 wickets in his IPL career. He started his career with Mumbai Indians, in 2011 CSK bought him in Mega Auction. Since 2011 he has made CSK his home. He had announced his retirement recently from competitive cricket. After his retirement, CSK immediately offered him the role of Bowling Coach replacing Laxmipathy Balaji.

Fielding Coach – Rajiv Kumar

One of MS Dhoni’s old colleagues, friend, and Captain Rajiv Kumar will be taking the role of CSK’s fielding coach. Rajiv Kumar is one experienced player in the Indian Domestic setup. He has played 84 First Class games for Jharkhand and MS Dhoni once played under his leadership. Rajiv Kumar has 10 First Class tons under his name and is known as a fielder with excellence. Rajiv Kumar has experience coaching Jharkhand Cricket Team in Indian Domestic cricket.

Bowling Consultant – Eric Simmons

Associated with Chennai Super Kings for the past 7 years, Eric Simmons has made a big difference in the team. Former South African pace bowler has been working as a Bowling Consultant since long. Simmons has also worked with the Indian Cricket Team for about 2 years. He was with Team India when they lifted the World Cup trophy. MS Dhoni holds him in high regard and his work speaks about his professionalism. Simmons was also appointed Assistant Coach of Joburg Super Kings in SA20. 

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