Mohit Sharma Appointed Bowling Coach for Chennai Super Kings Ahead of IPL 2027
Former Indian fast bowler Mohit Sharma joins Chennai Super Kings as bowling coach for IPL 2027, succeeding Eric Simmons.
New Delhi, September 29 (Udaipur Kiran) : Former Indian fast bowler Mohit Sharma is set to join the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) as their new bowling coach for the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) 2027 season. The 38-year-old, who has previously played four seasons for the franchise, will take over the role from Eric Simmons, who had worked alongside former head coach Stephen Fleming.
A source revealed that CSK’s head coach, Zaheer Khan, made the decision to include Mohit Sharma in the coaching staff. Further announcements regarding additional appointments to the support staff are expected in the coming weeks.
Mohit Sharma, who has participated in eight T20 internationals for India, last played in IPL 2025 and announced his retirement from cricket as a player in December last year. During his tenure with CSK, Mohit featured in 48 IPL matches and also played 10 matches in the now-defunct Champions League T20.
Having been part of CSK during their successful years, Mohit is anticipated to return to the franchise in a coaching capacity as the team embarks on a new chapter under Zaheer’s leadership. CSK clinched their fifth IPL title in 2023 but has struggled to secure playoff spots in the last three seasons. This led to the decision to part ways with long-time head coach Fleming.
With Zaheer now at the helm, Mohit Sharma becomes the first major addition to the support staff ahead of IPL 2027, with more changes likely to follow in the near future.
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