CSK confirm departures of Hussey and Simons ahead of IPL 2027

Chennai Super Kings confirmed on Monday that batting coach Michael Hussey and bowling coach Eric Simons have left the franchise ahead of the 2027 IPL season. Hussey had been with the franchise since 2018, while Simons joined the coaching staff the same year.

The franchise also announced the departure of support staff member Rajiv Kumar. New head coach Zaheer Khan is assembling his own backroom team after Stephen Fleming stepped down following the 2026 season.

Surrey head coach Gareth Batty is expected to join CSK as an assistant coach after ending a 21-year association with the English county. Batty led Surrey to three consecutive County Championship titles between 2022 and 2024.