The Chennai Super Kings (CSK) franchise, on Monday, September 21, announced former legendary Indian left-arm pacer Zaheer Khan as their head coach for the forthcoming IPL 2027 season.
It’s worth noting that Zaheer worked in different roles for Mumbai Indians (MI) and Lucknow Super Giants (LSG). While he was the Director of Cricket and Global Head at MI from 2018 to 2022, he was later roped in by LSG as team mentor from 2024 to 2025.
CSK has teams in the SA20 and Major League Cricket (MLC). While Albie Morkel has been announced as the Joburg Super Kings coach in SA20, they are yet to announce a coach for the Texas Super Kings in MLC. CSK clarified that Zaheer’s role would be restricted to just the IPL.
“It’s an honour to be a part of one of the most successful teams in the history of the IPL. As a cricketer, I have faced CSK on the field and have thoroughly enjoyed the contests. The atmosphere created by the Superfans at Chepauk make it even more special. I can’t wait to join the legacy franchise with such a rich history,” Zaheer Khan said.
“We are pleased to confirm Zaheer Khan as the Head Coach for Chennai Super Kings. Zaheer’s distinguished playing career and proven ability to nurture young talent make him a valuable addition to our setup. We are confident that his guidance will help strengthen the core of this franchise,” Rupa Gurunath, owner, Chennai Super Kings, said.
“Zaheer is a world-class bowler and has been a mentor to many young cricketers, especially fast bowlers, over the years. As a player, Zaheer was one of the key reasons for India’s success in the 2000s. He’s one of the finest cricketing brains and we look forward to having him in our family,” KS Viswanathan, Managing Director, Chennai Super Kings, said.
