Five-time champions Chennai Super Kings have decided to bring on board former England wicketkeeper-batter James Foster as their fielding coach for the upcoming IPL 2026 season. Foster, aged 45, has a notable cricket career, representing England in Tests, ODIs, and T20Is. He is well-regarded for his wicketkeeping abilities and has established himself as a reputable coach in various franchise cricket leagues globally.
CSK CEO Kasi Viswanathan confirmed the news, expressing optimism about Foster joining the team. Foster’s coaching experience includes stints with teams like Kolkata Knight Riders, Desert Vipers, Northern Superchargers, and Peshawar Zalmi in different T20 leagues.
Joining an experienced support staff at CSK, Foster will work alongside renowned names like Mike Hussey, Eric Simons, Sridharan Sriram, and Rajiv Kumar. The team, led by head coach Stephen Fleming, is gearing up for the new season after a challenging IPL 2025, where they finished at the bottom of the points table.
The franchise has already commenced its pre-season training at the high-performance center in Chennai, with Indian players in attendance. While veteran MS Dhoni is part of the camp, players on international duties are expected to join later. CSK has been making strategic moves, including trading Sanju Samson and introducing young talents like Prashant Veer and Karthik Sharma, as they aim for a strong comeback in IPL 2026.
