Suresh Raina to be CSK’s batting coach in IPL 2026: Former veteran drops big hint

Five-time champion Chennai Super Kings For the 18th season of IPL was no less than a bad dream. In the history of the tournament, the franchise first placed the last place in the points table. CSK could win only 4 out of 14 matches. However, the team defeated Gujarat Titans by 83 runs in their last league match and finished the season in a brilliant manner.

With this, Chennai has also started preparations for the next season. After the match, captain MS Dhoni said that, when Rituraj Gaikwad will return in the next season, he does not need to worry about more things. They just have to fit in one of the playing 11 rolls.

Chennai Super Kings have taken a big decision to change the coaching staff in the next season. Former veteran player Suresh Raina commented during the GT Vs CSK match on 25 May and gave a big hint that he could replace Mike Hussey as a batting coach in IPL 2026.

Suresh Raina said such a thing while commenting

While commenting during the GT vs CSK match, Suresh Raina revealed that, Chennai Super Kings are looking for a new batting coach next season. Raina’s fellow commentator Akash Chopra then tried to find out the name of the candidate and asked if the coach’s name starts with ‘S’.

Suresh Raina responded and gave air to the rumors and said, “He has scored the fastest half -century ”Akash Chopra said taking a pinch, “Come on, brother, you heard it first here.”

Let me tell you, Suresh Raina is named the record of fastest half -century for Chennai Super Kings in IPL. He did this feat against Punjab Kings in 16 balls in 2014.