Archive · 11 Oct 2026
Suresh Raina Declines Comment on CSK Batting Coach Role
Chennai Super Kings are changing their coaching team before the 2027 IPL season.
They need a new batting coach because Michael Hussey has left.
Suresh Raina was asked if he might take the job.
He did not say whether he was interested and replied, “I don't want to comment on that.”
Zaheer Khan has already become the team's head coach.
CSK is also talking with Mohit Sharma about becoming its bowling coach.
Chennai Super Kings are seeking a new batting coach ahead of IPL 2027.
Michael Hussey, who worked with CSK from 2018 to 2026, has left the franchise.
Suresh Raina was asked whether he might join CSK as batting coach.
Raina told Sports Now, “I don't want to comment on that.”
Zaheer Khan has taken over as head coach, while CSK is in talks with Mohit Sharma about the bowling coach role.
- Who
- Chennai Super Kings, Suresh Raina, Zaheer Khan and Mohit Sharma.
- What
- CSK is seeking a batting coach; Raina declined to comment on possibly taking the role.
- When
- Ahead of IPL 2027.
- Where
- The report cites an exclusive interview with Sports Now; no interview location is specified.
- Why
- CSK is overhauling its coaching staff, and Michael Hussey has left after working with the franchise from 2018 to 2026.
Reported possibility
Raina's response
Potential batting coach appointment
Reported possibility
Raina was asked about possibly joining CSK as batting coach.
Raina's response
Raina declined to comment and did not confirm or deny interest.
- Franchise
- Chennai Super Kings (CSK)
- Target season
- IPL 2027
- Batting coach vacancy
- CSK is searching for a new batting coach.
- Departing coach
- Michael Hussey worked with CSK from 2018 to 2026 and has exited the franchise.
- Raina's response
- “I don't want to comment on that.”
- Head coach
- Zaheer Khan has taken over as CSK's head coach.
- Bowling coach discussions
- CSK is in talks with Mohit Sharma about the bowling coach role.