# Chennai Super Kings coaching staff changes

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/chennai-super-kings-coaching-staff-changes
> Updated: 2026-09-29T09:47:38.000Z. Sources: 12. Developments: 2.

The Chennai Super Kings (CSK) have begun a coaching overhaul for the 2027 IPL season following the departure of long-serving coach Stephen Fleming.

Zaheer Khan was appointed as the franchise’s first Indian head coach on a one-year contract. Former batter Wasim Jaffer supported the move, stating Khan possesses a “wise head on his shoulders”.

Following this appointment, Khan selected former Indian pacer Mohit Sharma to join the support staff as the team’s bowling coach, succeeding Eric Simmons. Sharma, 38, previously played 48 matches for the franchise across four seasons before retiring from professional cricket in December 2025. This restructuring aims to help the five-time champions return to the playoffs after failing to qualify since 2024. Further changes to the CSK support staff are expected in the coming weeks.

## Claims

- Mohit Sharma is set to join Chennai Super Kings as the bowling coach for the IPL 2027 season. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Zaheer Khan has been appointed as the new head coach of Chennai Super Kings. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Chennai Super Kings has not reached the playoffs in its last three seasons. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Mohit Sharma will replace Eric Simmons as the bowling coach. (single source)
- Stephen Fleming recently stepped down as head coach of Chennai Super Kings. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-09-29: Mohit Sharma to join Chennai Super Kings as bowling coach for IPL 2027

Former Indian pacer Mohit Sharma is set to join Chennai Super Kings as bowling coach for IPL 2027, following head coach Zaheer Khan’s recommendation.

8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mohit-sharma-set-to-join-chennai-super-kings-as-bowling-coach

### 2026-09-23: Zaheer Khan appointed Chennai Super Kings head coach for IPL 2027

Zaheer Khan has been named the first Indian head coach in Chennai Super Kings' history for IPL 2027, succeeding long-time coach Stephen Fleming.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/zaheer-khan-appointed-chennai-super-kings-head-coach-for-ipl-2027-1

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