Sriraman Sriram Appointed as Assistant Bowling Coach of Chennai Super Kings for IPL 2025 Season
Chennai Super Kings (CSK) has announced that former Indian cricketer Sridharan Sriram has been appointed as their assistant bowling coach ahead of the 2025 season of the Indian Premier League (IPL). Sriram, a 49-year-old left-handed batter and left-arm spinner, has an impressive coaching career spanning over two decades.
Sriram, who represented India in eight ODI matches between 2000 and 2004, has previously worked as a spin-bowling coach and assistant coach for the Australian men’s cricket team, a position he held from 2016 to 2022. Under his guidance, Australia won the 2021 Men’s T20 World Cup in the UAE. He has also served as the technical consultant for the Bangladesh men’s cricket team in the 2022 Asia Cup and 2023 Men’s ODI World Cup.
Sriram’s experience will be invaluable to CSK, who have a strong team featuring renowned spinners like Ravichandran Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja, and Shreyas Gopal. The team also boasts part-time off-spinners like Deepak Hooda and left-arm spin all-rounder Rachin Ravindra. Afghanistan’s Noor Ahmad, a wrist-spinner, is another asset in CSK’s bowling department.
The appointment of Sriram as the assistant bowling coach is a significant development for CSK, as it signals the team’s commitment to strengthen their bowling unit ahead of the upcoming season. Sriram’s experience in grooming world-class bowlers, particularly in the spin department, will be crucial in helping the CSK bowlers prepare for the challenges of the 2025 season.
Under Sriram’s guidance, CSK will open their campaign against fellow five-time IPL winners Mumbai Indians on March 23 at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai.
Biography of Sridharan Sriram:
Sriram is a former Indian left-handed batter and left-arm spinner who represented Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, and Himachal Pradesh in the domestic cricket circuit. He has an impressive first-class record, with 9,539 runs in 133 matches and 85 wickets.
After retiring from international cricket, Sriram pursued a coaching career, which has seen him work with several international teams, including Australia and Bangladesh. He has also worked as a spin-bowling coach and assistant coach with various teams in the IPL.
Social Media Reaction:
"Say Yellove to our assistant bowling coach Sriram Sridharan! 🦁🥳 #WhistlePodu #Yellove" – Chennai Super Kings (@ChennaiIPL) on Twitter.
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