It’s another season of IPL 2026 and Chennai Super Kings are confident they have the squad to do what CSK has been known for, sustained success. While Gill is also an uncapped player, he has already become a star in IPL pantheon and is part of a racer when Gaikwad seemed to be undecided at the start of the season before earning Dhoni’s trust. Having a solid core and the emergence of young Indian talent combined with experienced international players, CSK seem well poised to challenge from the outset and remind everyone again, one of the most never-say-die sides in tournament after another.
Chennai Super Kings IPL 2026 Overview
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Team Name | Chennai Super Kings (CSK) |
| Established | 2008 |
| Ownership | Chennai Super Kings Cricket Ltd |
| Home Venue | MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai |
| Captain (IPL 2026) | Ruturaj Gaikwad |
| Mentor | MS Dhoni |
| Head Coach | Stephen Fleming |
| IPL Championships | 5 titles (2010, 2011, 2018, 2021, 2023) |
| Team Identity | Balanced squad with a strong spin unit and reliable batting line-up |
| Key Objective for 2026 | Sustained consistency, nurturing young talent and a strong push for another title |
WK/Batsman

Kartik Sharma
Wicket Keeper/Batsman

Sarfaraz Khan
Wicket Keeper/Batsman

Urvil Patel
Wicket Keeper/Batsman

Ayush Mhatre
Batsman

Matthew Short
Batsman
All Rounders

Jamie Overton
All Rounder

Akeal Hosein
All Rounder

Ramakrishna Ghosh
All Rounder

Aman Khan
All Rounder

Shivam Dube
All Rounder

Anshul Kamboj
All Rounder
Bowlers

Khaleel Ahmed
Bowler

Noor Ahmad
Bowler

Mukesh Choudhary
Bowler

Gurjapneet Singh
Bowler

Nathan Ellis
Bowler

Shreyas Gopal
Bowler

Rahul Chahar
Bowler

Zak Foulkes
Bowler

Matt Henry
Bowler

Prashant Veer
Bowler
Chennai Super Kings Support Staff for IPL 2026
| Role | Name |
|---|---|
| Head Coach | Stephen Fleming |
| Batting Coach | Michael Hussey |
| Bowling Consultant | Eric Simons |
| Assistant Bowling Coach | Sridharan Sriram |
| Fielding Coach | Rajiv Kumar |
| Team Physio | Tommy Simsek |
| Strength & Conditioning Coach | Gregory King |
| Team Doctor | Madhu Thottappillil |
| Analysts & Support Team | Performance analysts and logistics staff |




