Chennai Super Kings Appoint Sridharan Sriram as Assistant Bowling Coach for IPL 2025
The Chennai Super Kings (CSK) have made a significant addition to their coaching staff ahead of the 2025 Indian Premier League (IPL) season. The franchise has appointed former India and Tamil Nadu cricketer Sridharan Sriram as its assistant bowling coach. Sriram joins the team along with bowling consultant Eric Simmons, bringing a wealth of coaching experience to the Tamil Nadu-based franchise.
Sriram, a left-handed batsman and left-arm orthodox spinner, has an impressive cricketing background, having represented India in eight ODI matches between 2000 and 2004. He has also scored over 13,000 runs at the domestic level. His appointment as assistant bowling coach is a significant boost to the CSK contingent, which will be looking to improve its bowling performance in the upcoming season.
The 2025 IPL season is expected to be an exciting one, with the defending champion Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) taking on Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in the season opener on March 22 at the Eden Gardens. CSK, meanwhile, will begin its campaign against Mumbai Indians on March 23 at the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai.
Sriram’s Journey to CSK
Sriram’s journey to CSK began in September 2023, when he joined the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) as an assistant coach for the 2024 IPL season. He played a crucial role in the team’s campaign before returning to Bangladesh as the technical consultant ahead of the 2023 ODI World Cup.
In 2016, Sriram was part of the Australian coaching staff, a role he maintained until 2022. He also worked as Bangladesh’s T20 consultant during the 2022 Asia Cup and T20 World Cup. This vast experience in international cricket will undoubtedly benefit the CSK bowling unit, which has struggled to find consistency in recent years.
Eric Simmons, a renowned bowling consultant, will join forces with Sriram to provide expert guidance to the CSK bowlers. Simmons has an impressive coaching record, having worked with various international teams, including Australia and Bangladesh.
Replacing Dwayne Bravo
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Sriram’s appointment means that Dwayne Bravo, the former CSK bowling mentor, will be joining the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in a similar role ahead of the 2025 season. Bravo’s departure marks the end of an era at CSK, where he has been an integral part of the team’s success over the years.
Conclusion
The appointment of Sridharan Sriram as CSK’s assistant bowling coach is a shrewd move, bringing in a wealth of experience and knowledge to the team. With Eric Simmons and Sriram working together, the CSK bowling unit is expected to be a force to be reckoned with in the 2025 IPL season. The defending champion KKR will be looking to defend its title, while CSK will be hoping to improve its playoff chances. The stage is set for an exciting season ahead, and Sriram’s appointment is sure to make a significant difference in the CSK campaign.
