IPL 2025: Sridharan Sriram replaces Dwayne Bravo as CSK's assistant bowling coach
Published - 24 Feb 2025, 06:29 PM | Updated - 24 Feb 2025, 06:35 PM
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Chennai Super Kings (CSK) have made a key addition to their coaching setup headed by the head coach Stephen Fleming, featuring Michael Hussey as batting coach and Eric Simons as bowling consultant, ahead of the upcoming Indian Premier League 2025 (IPL 2025).
On Monday, February 24, Chennai Super Kings announced the signing of the former Indian all-rounder Sridharan Sriram as their assistant bowling coach for the upcoming IPL 2025. Sriram replaces Dwayne Bravo, who has moved to Kolkata Knight Riders as a mentor, in the role.
Sridharan Sriram joins CSK as assistant bowling coach ahead of the IPL 2025
Sridharan Sriram joined the experienced coaching staff of the five-time IPL champions, including Stephen Fleming, Michael Hussey, and Eric Simons. With extensive coaching experience across various teams, Sriram is expected to bring valuable insights to the Chennai-based franchise.
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CSK posted on their social media handles: “Say Yellove to our assistant bowling coach Sriram Sridharan! Brought up from the tracks of Chepauk to a packed portfolio of coaching tenures in Australia and Bangladesh, he embarks on this new journey with pride!”
Say Yellove to our assistant bowling Coach Sriram Sridharan! 💛💪🏻
— Chennai Super Kings (@ChennaiIPL) February 24, 2025
Brought up from the tracks of Chepauk to a packed portfolio of coaching tenures in Australia and Bangladesh, he embarks on this new
journey with the pride! 🦁🥳#WhistlePodu #Yellove 🦁💛 pic.twitter.com/adrzPFnwlq
Sridharan Sriram brings vast coaching experience to Chennai Super Kings
Earlier, Sriram has worked with multiple teams at the highest level. He served as Australia's assistant coach from 2016 to 2022. In 2022, he took up a T20 consultant position with Bangladesh for the Asia Cup and T20 World Cup.
The former Indian all-rounder’s IPL journey continued in 2023 when he joined Lucknow Super Giants as an assistant coach for IPL 2024. He also worked with Bangladesh as a technical consultant before the ODI World Cup. Earlier in his career, he was also part of the Delhi Daredevils' coaching setup.
With his wealth of experience and deep understanding of the game in white-ball cricket, Chennai Super Kings will hope Sriram’s expertise strengthens their bowling attack as they aim to make a strong comeback after they failed to qualify for the playoffs of the last season.
Sriram to work with Ravichandran Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja
Notably, Sridharan Sriram represented India in eight ODIs and had short IPL stints with Royal Challengers Bengaluru in 2010 and Delhi Daredevils (now Delhi Capitals) in 2011. Sriram will take charge of CSK’s star-studded spin attack, featuring Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja, along with promising talents Shreyas Gopal of India and Noor Ahmad of Afghanistan.
CSK will begin their IPL 2025 journey with a high-profile clash against long-time rivals Mumbai Indians at their home ground—MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on March 23. The IPL 2025 will begin on March 22 with defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) taking on Royal Challengers Bengaluru at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata.
Notably, Chennai Super Kings narrowly missed the playoffs last season, finishing fifth with seven wins and seven losses in their 14 group matches. Despite having the same 14 points as fourth-placed RCB, CSK fell short due to a lower net run rate, missing out on a spot in the top four.
