New Delhi: James Fosterwho previously served as both the fielding and assistant coach of Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) between 2020 and 2023, has been appointed as the new fielding coach. Chennai Super Kings Ahead of the Indian Premier League 2026 season. The former England wicketkeeper-batsman joins an experienced coaching group led by the head coach. Stephen Fleming. The support staff also includes batting coach Michael Hussey and bowling coach Eric Simmons.
Foster, 45, represented the England national cricket team between 2001 and 2009, playing seven Tests, 11 ODIs and five Twenty20 Internationals. After retiring from the game, he moved into coaching and gained experience working with several international teams, including the England and New Zealand national cricket teams.He has also been involved in franchise cricket leagues around the world. Earlier this year, Foster helped the Desert Vipers win the title in the International League T20. In addition, he serves as an assistant coach for the Birmingham Phoenix in The Hundred.Announcing his appointment, CSK welcomed him through a social media post.“Say yellow to our fielding coach James Foster! A former England wicketkeeper and coach with experience in teams around the world, he now proudly begins this new chapter,” CSK said in a social media post.Meanwhile, Chennai Super Kings are gearing up for the new IPL season. They will start their campaign with a match against Rajasthan Royals March 30 in Guwahati. The team will then return home to face Punjab Kings on April 4.
