The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season will soon be here, with the league scheduled to commence on March 22. Before the new season, Chennai Super Kings (CSK) have announced an important update to their coaching team. Experienced Indian cricketer and coach Sridharan Sriram has been hired as the assistant bowling coach for the team. This is a savvy decision that has brought some media focus as CSK gears up for another tough season.
Sridharan Sriram’s Impressive Coaching Background
Sriram, born and raised in Chennai, will bring decades of experience to the CSK coaching team. Though he has played only eight One Day Internationals for India, he has proved to be an exceptional coach. Now residing in Australia and at 49, he has earned a fantastic reputation, especially for assisting spin bowlers.
Throughout his career as a spinners coach, he has also been quite an integral part of the Australian team in helping their spinners cope with the peculiar challenge posed by Asian pitches. Achievements with the Bangladesh national side also earned him quite a prominent status in the international cricketing circle.
Sriram’s Previous IPL Experience
Prior to CSK, Sriram was already familiar with the requirements of the IPL. He had worked as the spin coach for Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and then was a part of the support staff for Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), where he played a role in their strategy and spin-bowling skills. His extensive experience with high-profile franchises will play a vital role in assisting CSK in making their bowling attack more effective for the next season.
A Crucial Contribution to CSK’s IPL 2025 Season
Appointment of Sriram as Assistant Bowling Coach is a big step for CSK that seeks to continue bringing heavy dominance in IPL 2025. CSK is a side known for its consistent play, with as many as five titles to its name. This makes them amongst the most successful sides in the history of IPL. With this strong pedigree behind them, CSK would also be looking to challenge for the title in the coming edition.
In his new role, Sriram will be responsible for overseeing and strengthening the bowling department for the team, with a special emphasis on the spin department. Given his incredible experience with franchise tea, he will help CSK’s bowlers acclimatize to different conditions and give their best to face high-pressure circumstances within the IPL.
CSK’s Opening Match and Season Outlook
CSK’s IPL 2025 campaign will start with a thrilling game against Mumbai Indians (MI) on March 23, at the historic Chepauk Stadium in Chennai. Both sides have a rich IPL history, each having claimed five IPL titles. The inaugural game is set to be a thrilling encounter, with CSK seeking to get their campaign off to a flying start at home.
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With MS Dhoni at the helm, CSK will be counting on their seasoned core and the wisdom of their new coaching setup to overcome the challenges of the season and bring home another trophy to their illustrious cabinet.
CSK’s Complete Squad for IPL 2025
CSK’s IPL 2025 squad consists of a mix of experienced campaigners and bright young things. Here is a glimpse of their complete squad:
– Ruturaj Gaikwad
– Mathisha Pathirana
– Devon Conway
– Shivam Dube
– Ravindra Jadeja
– MS Dhoni (Captain)
– Rahul Tripathi
– Rachin Ravindra
– Ravichandran Ashwin
– Khaleel Ahmed
– Noor Ahmed
– Vijay Shankar
– Sam Curran
– Sheikh Rashid
– Anshul Kamboj
– Mukesh Choudhary
– Deepak Hooda
– Kamlesh Nagarkoti
– Ramakrishna Ghosh
– Gurjapneet Singh
– Vansh Bedi
– Nathan Ellis
– Andre Siddharth
– Jamie Overton
– Shreyas Gopal
A balanced and varied team will foster the expectations for keeping their dominance intact for IPL 2025 and further strengthen their position as a most successful team in the history of the tournament.
The recruitment of Sriram as the assistant bowling coach is a strategic recruitment pattern of CSK in strengthening its coach unit for IPL 2025. Sriram is well known for his extensive experience with international spinners and franchise set-ups alike and he indeed stands to be at the forefront in pushing CSK to reclaim the title with another IPL glory.
As the competition progresses, everyone shall watch with interest as Sriram’s experience will mold CSK’s bowling line-up continuing the team’s dominance in one of the toughest cricket leagues worldwide.
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