Chennai Super Kings| CSK IPL 2026 Squad & Overview

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) are also coming into the IPL 2026 with huge hopes with a mix of an stable and rejuvenated squad. Owned by Cements, captained by Ruturaj Gaikwad and nurtured under the watchful eyes of mentor MS Dhoni, each season has seen the five-time champions take to the field with a well-balanced side that exudes competition through smart auction buys. With a well-settled core, some talented youth, and experienced international stars to complement the unit, CSK look equipped to take on the strongest of opponents and launch a serious bid for yet another IPL crown.

Chennai Super Kings IPL 2026 Overview

Category	Information
Franchise Name	Chennai Super Kings (CSK)
Year Established	2008
Ownership	Chennai Super Kings Cricket Ltd
Home Venue	MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
IPL 2026 Captain	Ruturaj Gaikwad
Team Mentor	MS Dhoni
Head Coach	Stephen Fleming
IPL Championships	5 titles (2010, 2011, 2018, 2021, 2023)
Team Identity	Dependable batting lineup with a strong spin-oriented bowling attack
Strategic Focus for 2026	Squad consistency, nurturing young talent, and pushing for another IPL crown

WK/Batsman

All Rounders

Bowlers

Chennai Super Kings Support Staff for IPL 2026

Role	Name
Head Coach	Stephen Fleming
Batting Coach	Michael Hussey
Bowling Consultant	Eric Simons
Assistant Bowling Coach	Sridharan Sriram
Fielding Coach	Rajiv Kumar
Team Physio	Tommy Simsek
Strength & Conditioning Coach	Gregory King
Team Doctor	Madhu Thottappillil
Analysts & Support Team	Performance analysts and logistics staff