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

Ruturaj Gaikawad
Batsman

MS Dhoni
Wicket Keeper/Batsman

Dewald Brevis
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 |

