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Chennai Super Kings (CSK), the five-time Indian Premier League (IPL) champions, have bolstered their coaching ranks by appointing a new assistant bowling coach for the IPL 2025 season. The announcement, made ahead of the tournament’s anticipated start in late March, signals CSK’s intent to refine their bowling strategy as they gear up for another shot at glory.
CSK appoints a new bowling coach
The Super Kings have appointed Sridharan Sriram as their new assistant bowling coach. Sriram, a Chennai native and former Indian cricketer, is no stranger to the cricketing ecosystem of Tamil Nadu. He grew up playing on the dusty tracks of Chepauk, the iconic home ground of CSK. His cricketing journey saw him don the Indian jersey in eight ODIs between 2000 and 2004, where he showcased his skills as a left-handed batsman and left-arm orthodox spinner. In domestic cricket, he amassed over 9,500 runs and claimed 85 wickets in 133 first-class matches, representing Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, and Himachal Pradesh.
“Say Yellove to our assistant bowling Coach Sriram Sridharan! Brought up from the tracks of Chepauk to a packed portfolio of coaching tenures in Australia and Bangladesh, he embarks on this new journey with the pride!” tweeted CSK.
Say Yellove to our assistant bowling Coach Sriram Sridharan! 💛💪🏻
Brought up from the tracks of Chepauk to a packed portfolio of coaching tenures in Australia and Bangladesh, he embarks on this new
journey with the pride! 🦁🥳#WhistlePodu #Yellove 🦁💛 pic.twitter.com/adrzPFnwlq— Chennai Super Kings (@ChennaiIPL) February 24, 2025
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A proven coaching pedigree
Sriram’s transition from player to coach has been nothing short of remarkable. After hanging up his boots, he carved out a reputation as one of the game’s sharpest tactical minds. His most notable stint came with the Australian men’s team, where he served as spin-bowling coach and later assistant coach from 2016 to 2022. During this period, he played a pivotal role in Australia’s maiden Men’s T20 World Cup victory in 2021, mentoring spinners like Adam Zampa and Ashton Agar.
Sriram’s coaching journey also took him to Bangladesh, where he worked as a technical consultant during the 2022 Asia Cup, 2022 T20 World Cup, and 2023 ODI World Cup, enhancing their spin-heavy attack. In the IPL, he’s no stranger to the dugout, having served as Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s (RCB) spin-bowling coach until 2023 and as an assistant coach with Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in 2024. His extensive experience across formats and leagues makes him a valuable addition to CSK’s already formidable coaching lineup.
