Chennai Super Kings| CSK IPL 2026 Squad & Overview

The Chennai Super Kings (CSK) head to the IPL 2026 season with high expectations and an excellent squad that has a combination of stability and fresh enthusiasm. Rope-a-dope, revisited Led by skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad, and the insistent mentoring of MS Dhoni, the five-time champions have skewed towards ensuring a balanced squad that could be competitive from this year’s auction onwards. CSK has a settled core, some exciting youngsters and experienced overseas players and seem well-placed to tackle the best of oppositions and make life difficult for those challenging for another title win in the IPL.

Chennai Super Kings IPL 2026 Overview

Category	Information
Franchise Name	Chennai Super Kings (CSK)
Year Established	2008
Ownership	Chennai Super Kings Cricket Ltd
Home Venue	MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
IPL 2026 Captain	Ruturaj Gaikwad
Team Mentor	MS Dhoni
Head Coach	Stephen Fleming
IPL Championships	5 titles (2010, 2011, 2018, 2021, 2023)
Team Identity	Dependable batting lineup with a strong spin-oriented bowling attack
Strategic Focus for 2026	Squad consistency, nurturing young talent, and pushing for another IPL crown

WK/Batsman

All Rounders

Bowlers

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