BREAKING: Former CSK Star with Consecutive Title Wins Appointed Assistant Coach for IPL 2027
CSK added two assistant coaches and a bowling coach as it rebuilds for IPL 2027, with Mohit Sharma returning after taking 23 wickets in 16 matches.
- On Tuesday, Chennai Super Kings confirmed former all-rounder Albie Morkel and Gareth Batty as assistant coaches, while appointing Mohit Sharma as bowling coach for the 2027 IPL season.
- The franchise overhauled its coaching staff on Monday, parting ways with Eric Simmons, Tommy Simsek, Rajiv Kumar, Greg King, and Michael Hussey ahead of restructuring for the Indian Premier League campaign.
- Morkel, a key member of CSK's 2010 and 2011 championship squads, returns to the franchise, while Batty joins after coaching Surrey to three consecutive County Championship titles.
- Mohit returns to Chepauk as bowling coach, building on his Purple Cap-winning debut season in 2014 when he claimed 23 wickets across 16 matches for the franchise.
- Head coach Zaheer Khan stated, "This much is enough for now," when questioned about trades, as CSK prepares to submit retention lists by November 15 ahead of the December 16, 2026 mini-auction.
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IPL 2027: CSK appoint Albie Morkel, Gareth Batty, Mohit Sharma as assistant coaches under head coach Zaheer Khan - The Tribune
Albie Morkel, Gareth Batty and Mohit Sharma have been appointed assistant coaches of Chennai Super Kings (CSK) ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2027.
Mohit Sharma and Albie Morkel Join Chennai Super Kings Coaching Staff Ahead of IPL 2027 | 🏏 LatestLY
The Chennai Super Kings (CSK) have officially announced key additions to their coaching staff for the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) 2027 season. Former India fast bowler Mohit Sharma, 38, returns as the new Bowling Coach. South African all-rounder Albie Morkel, 45, joins as Assistant Coach. 🏏 Mohit Sharma and Albie Morkel Join Chennai Super Kings Coaching Staff Ahead of IPL 2027.
Chennai Super Kings have made significant changes to their team, playing a masterstroke to regain their championship. Former Purple Cap winner Mohit Sharma has been appointed as the new bowling coach and Albie Morkel as assistant coach.
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