Zaheer Khan: former India fast bowler and CSK head coach

• Zaheer Khan is a former India left-arm fast bowler.
• He was part of India’s 2011 ODI World Cup-winning squad.
• He also played in the IPL for Royal Challengers Bangalore, Mumbai Indians and Delhi Daredevils.
• Chennai Super Kings named him head coach for IPL 2027 in September 2026.

Cricket career

Zaheer Khan was one of India’s leading fast bowlers of the 2000s and early 2010s. Known for left-arm pace, swing and control, he represented India across formats and was part of the side that won the 2011 ODI World Cup.

He also had a long IPL career, representing Royal Challengers Bangalore, Mumbai Indians and Delhi Daredevils.

CSK head-coach role

Chennai Super Kings named Zaheer Khan as head coach for the 2027 IPL season. The appointment moves him into one of the league’s most prominent coaching roles.

Why the appointment matters

Zaheer brings elite fast-bowling experience and knowledge of Indian cricket to CSK’s coaching group. His work will be closely watched as the franchise prepares for IPL 2027.