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Suresh Raina Confirms CSK Coaching Talks as Deal Remains Unsettled

He signals openness to roles with other IPL franchises beyond Chennai.

Overview

  • Suresh Raina said he has approached Chennai Super Kings about a coaching role and confirmed the franchise has spoken with him, stressing any move would need mutual agreement.
  • In an interview on Shubhankar Mishra’s YouTube channel, Raina described the situation as wait-and-watch, indicating no appointment has been finalized.
  • He stated he would consider opportunities with other teams, naming Mumbai Indians, Lucknow and Delhi, while emphasizing his enduring bond with CSK.
  • Raina unveiled his all-time CSK XI, including MS Dhoni and Ravindra Jadeja and naming Muttiah Muralitharan as Impact Player, with Ruturaj Gaikwad notably left out.
  • The discussion comes after CSK’s batting struggles and last-place finish in IPL 2025, with Michael Hussey serving as the team’s batting coach since 2018.