Former Indian cricketer Suresh Raina has refused to comment on whether he is interested in becoming Chennai Super Kings’ (CSK) new batting coach in the Indian Premier League (IPL).
The franchise is looking for a batting coach after Michael Hussey’s departure, with Zaheer Khan taking charge as head coach and Mohit Sharma joining as bowling coach. Earlier, Why Virender Sehwag sees a reflection of himself in Vaibhav Sooryavanshi.
Will Suresh Raina join CSK as batting coach?
When Suresh Raina was asked about the possibility of joining Chennai Super Kings’ coaching staff or suggesting someone for this role during the jersey launch of the Indian Softball Cricket League (ISCL) season 2, the former Indian cricketer chose not to comment on that.
Raina simply said, “I don’t want to comment on that.”
Suresh Raina demands Mohammed Shami’s comeback, praises ISCL
The former World Cup winner also wants to see Mohammed Shami return to the India national cricket team. He praised the fast bowler’s consistent performances, fitness, and strength and expressed his desire to see Shami back in action after Bhuvneshwar Kumar’s comeback.
Speaking on ISCL, Raina said, “I think this (ISCL) is a great initiative. There are kids who deserve it and are getting to play cricket. I also played tennis ball cricket, and I didn’t know if I would play for UP, Air India, my sports college in Lucknow, or for India.”
The former CSK star added, “Players are getting opportunities, coaches are getting work, and the best part is that cricket is growing. Players played tennis ball cricket before; it is affordable. A lot of other sports are coming up now; players are entering these sports. I think it is a great initiative.”
🚨 EXCLUSIVE 🚨 Suresh Raina REFUSES to comment on CSK’s search for a new batting coach! 👀 With Zaheer Khan joining the franchise, Raina was asked if he would be interested in taking up the role. #SureshRaina #CSK #IPL https://t.co/neGfLtDP9Y
— Times Now Sports (@timesnowsports) October 11, 2026
Suresh Raina backs Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli for 2027 ODI World Cup glory
Meanwhile, Suresh Raina is confident of India’s chances of winning the ICC ODI World Cup 2027. He believes the presence of experienced stars Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli makes the Indian team strong enough to fight for the silverware that they have been waiting for since 2011.
The former CSK icon added, “Virat is there, Rohit is there, and the World Cup is coming up. I think the team is very strong. They have scored so many runs; 2011 happened, and 83 happened. It feels like it will be 2027’s turn. I am sure the team will do very well.”
Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma’s ODI numbers
Kohli and Rohit continue to deliver in ODI cricket after retiring from Test and T20I cricket. Kohli is already the second-highest run-scorer in ODI cricket with 15,109 runs with the help of 55 centuries and 79 half-centuries.
In 2026, he has already amassed 552 runs in nine innings at an average of 69, including two centuries and three half-centuries. Recently, the former Indian captain scored 168 runs in three innings, including an unbeaten 139 off 88 balls.
Rohit has also been in excellent form, with 12,120 ODI runs in 291 matches, including 35 centuries and 63 half-centuries. Amid this, “Toughest phase of my career”: Rohit Sharma on India’s 2023 World Cup heartbreak.
In 2026, the Hitman has scored 604 runs in 12 innings at an average of 50.33, with two centuries and two half-centuries. The former Indian skipper smashed 225 runs in three innings, including a century and a half-century in the recent home ODI series against the West Indies.
