IPL 2027: CSK thanks Hussey, Simons as five-time champions overhaul coaching staff

Chennai Super Kings CSK has thanked longserving batting coach Michael Hussey for his services to the franchise in the Indian Premier Leagues IPL history The franchise ended his eightyear stint as the batting coach as it continues to revamp the support staff ahead of the IPL 2027The franchise also confirmed the departure of bowling coach Eric Simons who had been associated with CSK since 2018 along with several other members of the backroom staffThe Chennaibased franchise shared a post on its official social media handle thanking Hussey From the very first season in 2008 you have been an integral part of the Chennai Super Kings family Your journey in Yellow has been defined not just by the runs you scored and the players you mentored but by the dedication humility and unwavering commitment you brought to this franchise over the years Your place in our history will forever remain special Hussmeister read the posts captionOnce a Super King always a Super King it addedFrom the very first season in 2008 you have been an integral part of the Chennai Super Kings family Your journey in Yellow has been defined not just by the runs you scored and the players you mentored but by the dedication humility and unwavering commitment you brought to this franchise over the years Your place in our history will forever remain special Hussmeister Once a Super King always a Super King mdash Chennai Super Kings ChennaiIPL October 26 2026He was part of the teams coaching staff during the titlewinning years in 2018 2021 and 2023Simons is also stepping away after eight long years with the team Paying tribute to him the franchise wrote An integral part of the Chennai Super Kings coaching setup since 2018 Eric Simons has played an important role in shaping our bowling unit and contributing to the teams success over the years We extend our sincere gratitude for your dedicated service and contributionsThank you Eric Simons Wishing you the very best in your future endeavours it addedOfficial Announcement An integral part of the Chennai Super Kings coaching setup since 2018 Eric Simons has played an important role in shaping our bowling unit and contributing to the teams success over the years We extend our sincere gratitude for your dedicated service and contributions Thank you Eric Simons Wishing you the very best in your future endeavoursmdash Chennai Super Kings ChennaiIPL October 26 2026Earlier CSK announced that former Team Indias cricketer Zaheer Khan has been appointed as teams head coach ahead of the IPL 2027 Former pacer Mohit Sharma will take over as bowling coach whereas Gareth Batty who guided Surrey to three consecutive County Championship titles from 2022 to 2024 has also joined the franchise as an assistant coachThe overhaul follows a difficult run of results for CSK After lifting the IPL trophy in 2023 the franchise finished fifth in 2024 last in 2025 and eighth in 2026With a revamped coaching group under Zaheer CSK will aim to rebuild consistency and return to contention for the title in the 2027 seasonWith ANI Inputs