NEW DELHI: James Foster, who beforehand served as each a fielding and assistant coach for Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) between 2020 and 2023, has been appointed as the brand new fielding coach of Chennai Super Kings forward of the Indian Premier League 2026 season. The previous England wicketkeeper-batter joins an skilled teaching group led by head coach Stephen Fleming. The help employees additionally contains batting coach Michael Hussey and bowling coach Eric Simmons.

Foster, 45, represented the England nationwide cricket crew between 2001 and 2009, enjoying seven Checks, 11 ODIs and 5 T20 Internationals. After retiring from enjoying, he moved into teaching and gained expertise working with a number of worldwide groups, together with England and the New Zealand nationwide cricket crew.He has additionally been concerned in franchise cricket leagues all over the world. Earlier this yr, Foster helped the Desert Vipers win the title within the Worldwide League T20. As well as, he serves as assistant coach of Birmingham Phoenix in The Hundred.Asserting his appointment, CSK welcomed him by means of a social media put up.“Say Yellove to our fielding coach James Foster! Former England wicketkeeper and a coach with expertise throughout groups worldwide, he now kicks off this new chapter with the Pleasure,” CSK mentioned in a social media put up.In the meantime, Chennai Tremendous Kings are getting ready for the brand new IPL season. They may start their marketing campaign with an away match in opposition to Rajasthan Royals in Guwahati on March 30. After that, the crew will return residence to tackle Punjab Kings on April 4.