Chennai Super Kings: History, Squads, Staff, Captains

About Chennai Super Kings

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) is the steadiest team in the Indian Premier League (IPL), clinching five titles with MS Dhoni as their captain. They’ve only ended up below fourth place three times. The team is owned by India Cements, run by N Srinivasan, who once led the BCCI and ICC. CSK was purchased for Rs 360 crore (about US$91 million) back in 2008.

CSK has reached the playoffs in 12 of their 15 IPL seasons. Dhoni, who fetched the highest price (Rs 9.5 crore, roughly US$1.5 million) at the first IPL auction, has been the team’s backbone. His sharp thinking, combined with coach Stephen Fleming’s smart planning, has fueled CSK’s victories over the years.

They lost the 2008 final on the very last ball and fell short in the 2009 semi-final. But then, CSK grabbed championships in 2010 and 2011. They hit a rough patch in the playoffs for the next four years and faced a two-year ban due to a betting controversy. In 2018, they roared back, winning their third title with a squad packed with players over 30.

In 2019, CSK had a nail-biting final against Mumbai Indians, losing by just one run. In 2020, they struggled in the UAE and ended near the bottom of the standings. They turned things around in 2021, finishing second in the league and beating Kolkata Knight Riders for their fourth title. In 2022, they had a tough season, just escaping last place, but made a strong comeback in 2023 to win their fifth title.

Information
Established	2008
Owner	Chennai Super Kings Cricket Ltd
Home Ground	M. A Chidambaram Stadium
Nick Name	CSK
Full Name	Chennai Super Kings
Theme Song	Whistle Podu
Official Web	https://www.chennaisuperkings.com/

CSK Coaching & Support Staff

Position	Name
Head Coach	Stephen Fleming (New Zealand)
Batting Coach	Michael Hussey (Australia)
Bowling Consultant	Eric Simons (South Africa)
Bowling & Fielding Coach	Rajiv Kumar (India)
Assistant Bowling Coach	Sridharan Sriram (India)
Physiotherapist	Tommy Simsek (Australia)
Trainer	Gregory King (South Africa)
Team Manager	Russell Radhakrishnan (India)
Team Doctor	Madhu Thottappillil (India)
High-Performance Analyst	Lakshmi Narayanan (India)
Logistics Manager	Sanjay Natarajan (India)
Masseur	Khalil Khan (India)

CSK Squad 2026

Position	Players
Captain	Ruturaj Gaikwad
Batters	Ruturaj Gaikwad, Ayush Mhatre, Dewald Brevis, Urvil Patel, Kartik Sharma
Wicket-keepers	MS Dhoni, Sanju Samson, Sarfaraz Khan
All-rounders	Shivam Dube, Ramakrishna Ghosh, Anshul Kamboj, Prashant Veer, Jamie Overton, Matt Henry, Zak Foulkes, Aman Khan
Bowlers	Shreyas Gopal, Noor Ahmad, Nathan Ellis, Mukesh Choudhary, Khaleel Ahmed, Gurjapneet Singh, Akeal Hosein, Rahul Chahar, Matthew Short

CSK Home Ground Details

Feature	Details
Official Name	M. A. Chidambaram Stadium
Common Nicknames	Chepauk, “The Den,” “Anbuden” (With Love)
Location	Chepauk, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Home Team	Chennai Super Kings (CSK), Tamil Nadu Cricket Team, Indian National Cricket Team
Establishment	1916. It is the second-oldest cricket stadium in India, after Eden Gardens.
Seating Capacity	Approximately 38,200
Ends	Anna Pavilion End, V. Pattabhiraman Gate End
Pitch Characteristics	Spin-friendly wicket
Boundary Dimensions	The straight boundaries are around 65 meters, while the square boundaries are slightly larger at approximately 68 meters.
IPL Record (Highest)	246/5 – Scored by CSK against Rajasthan Royals in 2010
Notable Feature	The Chepauk Crowd: The knowledgeable and passionate Chennai crowd is famous for its sportsmanship, earning respect for appreciating good cricket from both home and visiting teams.
Historic Milestone	Historic MilestoneHosted the first-ever Ranji Trophy match in 1934 and the famous tied Test match between India and Australia in 1986.
Other Significance	The stadium is named after M. A. Chidambaram, a former President of the BCCI and a key figure in Tamil Nadu cricket. It is located just a short distance from the famous Marina Beach.

List of CSK Captains 2008 to 2025

Player	Span	Matches	Won	Lost	Tied	W/L	%W	%L
MS Dhoni	2008-2025	244	145	96	1	1.51	59.42	39.34
Ruturaj Gaikwad	2024-2025	19	8	11	0	0.72	42.10	57.89
Ravindra Jadeja	2022	8	2	6	0	0.33	25.00	75.00
Suresh Raina	2010-2019	6	2	3	1	0.66	33.33	50.00

CSK Performance over the years

Year	Result	Top Batsman	Runs	Top Bowler	Wickets
2025	10th	Shivam Dube	357	Noor Ahmad	24
2024	5th	Ruturaj Gaikwad	635	Tushar Deshpande	17
2023	Champions	Dewon Caonway	672	Tushar Deshpande	16
2022	9th	Ruturaj Gaikwad	368	Dwayne Bravo	16
2021	Champions	Ruturaj Gaikwad	635	Shardul Thakur	21
2020	7th	Faf du Plessis	449	Sam Curran	13
2019	Runners Up	Mahendra Singh Dhoni	416	Imran Tahir	26
2018	Champions	Ambati Rayudu	602	Shardul Thakur	16
2017	Team Suspended	–	–	–	–
2016	Team Suspended	–	–	–	–
2015	Runners Up	Brendon McCullum	436	Dwayne Bravo	26
2014	Playoffs	Dwayne Smith	566	Mohit Sharma	23
2013	Runners Up	Michael Hussey	733	Dwayne Bravo	32
2012	Runners Up	Suresh Raina	441	Dwayne Bravo	15
2011	Champions	Michael Hussey	492	Ravichandran Ashwin	20
2010	Champions	Suresh Raina	520	Muttiah Muralitharan	15
2009	Semifinals	Matthew Hayden	572	Muttiah Muralitharan	14
2008	Runners Up	Suresh Raina	421	Manpreet Gony	17

                                               

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