IPL 2026 Coaching Staff: Full List of All 10 Teams, Salaries & Latest Updates
The 2026 IPL season is all set to begin on 15 March 2026 and will run until 31 May 2026 spanning nearly 77 days with around 70–84 matches including playoffs. As teams prepare for another action-packed edition, they are also fine-tuning their coaching staff plays a vital role in planning, player development and on-field strategies. From head coaches to batting, bowling and fielding specialists every franchise relies on a strong backroom team. The pre-tournament trade window opened on 10 June 2025, just a week after IPL 2025 ended and will close a week before the upcoming mini-auction, which is expected to take place in January–February 2026 though the official date is yet to be confirmed.
IPL 2026: All 10 Teams Coaching Staff List
1. Chennai Super Kings (CSK)
| Role | Name |
|---|---|
| Head Coach | Stephen Fleming |
| Batting Coach | Michael Hussey |
| Bowling Consultant | Eric Simons |
| Assistant Coach | Sridharan Sriram |
| Fielding Coach | Rajiv Kumar |
Note: CSK also has other support staff (physio, trainer etc.) not listed here. CSK legend Suresh Raina has hinted he might join as batting coach in 2026 , but this has not been confirmed.
2. Delhi Capitals (DC)
| Role | Name |
|---|---|
| Head Coach | Hemang Badani |
| Assistant Coach | Matthew Mott |
| Bowling Coach | Munaf Patel |
| Fielding Coach | Biju George |
| Assistant Fielding Coach | Yalaka Gyaneshwar Rao |
Note: DC’s head coach Hemang Badani and his staff were announced for 2025 and are expected to continue into 2026.
3. Gujarat Titans (GT)
| Role | Name |
|---|---|
| Head Coach | Ashish Nehra |
| Batting Coach | Parthiv Patel |
| Assistant Coach | Aashish Kapoor |
| Assistant Coach | Narendra Negi |
| Assistant Coach | Naeem Amin |
Note: GT’s coaching structure remains largely unchanged from 2025, with Nehra leading the staff.
4. Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)
| Role | Name |
|---|---|
| Head Coach | To Be Announced (Pandit Resigned) |
| Mentor | Dwayne Bravo |
| Spin Bowling Coach | Carl Crowe |
Note: As of Aug 2025 KKR’s head coach Chandrakant Pandit has stepped down and bowling coach Bharat Arun has also parted ways. The team is searching for new appointments.
5. Lucknow Super Giants (LSG)
| Role | Name |
|---|---|
| Head Coach | Justin Langer |
| Assistant Coach | Lance Klusener |
| Bowling Coach | Bharat Arun |
| Spin Consultant | Pravin Tambe |
| Fielding Coach | Jonty Rhodes |
| Mentor | Zaheer Khan |
Note: LSG have confirmed Bharat Arun as their new bowling coach for 2026 . They also plan to bring in Carl Crowe as a spin consultant.
6. Mumbai Indians (MI)
| Role | Name |
|---|---|
| Head Coach | Mahela Jayawardene |
| Batting Coach | Kieron Pollard |
| Bowling Coaches | Lasith Malinga, Paras Mhambrey |
| Fielding Coach | James Pamment |
| Assistant Batting Coach | J. Arunkumar |
Note: MI’s support staff remains the same as 2025, led by head coach Mahela Jayawardene.
7. Punjab Kings (PBKS)
| Role | Name |
|---|---|
| Head Coach | Ricky Ponting |
| Assistant Coach | Brad Haddin |
| Fast Bowling Coach | James Hopes |
| Spin Bowling Coach | Sunil Joshi |
| Assistant Bowling Coach | Trevor Gonsalves |
Note: PBKS maintains Ricky Ponting’s coaching team from 2025 into 2026.
8. Rajasthan Royals (RR)
| Role | Name |
|---|---|
| Head Coach | Rahul Dravid |
| Fast Bowling Coach | Shane Bond |
| Batting Coach | Vikram Rathour |
| Fielding Coach | Dishant Yagnik |
| Assistant Coach | Trevor Penney |
Note: RR’s head coach Rahul Dravid and support staff remain in place . Vikram Rathour is the batting coach.
9. Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB)
| Role | Name |
|---|---|
| Head Coach | Andy Flower |
| Batting Coach & Mentor | Dinesh Karthik |
| Bowling Coach | Omkar Salvi |
| Spin Bowling Coach | Malolan Rangarajan |
| Assistant Coach | Richard Halsall |
Note: RCB’s 2025 coaching set-up continues, with Andy Flower as head coach and Dinesh Karthik as batting coach and mentor.
10. Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH)
| Role | Name |
|---|---|
| Head Coach | Daniel Vettori |
| Assistant Coach | Simon Helmot |
| Batting Coach | Hemang Badani |
| Spin/Strategy Coach | Muttiah Muralitharan |
| Fast Bowling Coach | James Franklin |
| Fielding Coach | Ryan Cook |
Note: SRH’s coaching staff also stays the same, under head coach Daniel Vettori.
IPL 2026 Head Coaches Salaries
| Team | Head Coach | Estimated Salary (₹) |
|---|---|---|
| Chennai Super Kings (CSK) | Stephen Fleming | ₹4–5 crore |
| Delhi Capitals (DC) | Hemang Badani | ₹1.5 crore |
| Gujarat Titans (GT) | Ashish Nehra | ₹2.5–3 crore |
| Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) | To Be Announced (Chandrakant Pandit Resigned) | ₹2 crore (previous) |
| Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) | Justin Langer | ₹4 crore |
| Mumbai Indians (MI) | Mahela Jayawardene | ₹4 crore |
| Punjab Kings (PBKS) | Ricky Ponting | ₹3.5 crore |
| Rajasthan Royals (RR) | Rahul Dravid | ₹5 crore |
| Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) | Andy Flower | ₹3.5 crore |
| Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) | Daniel Vettori | ₹2.5 crore |
Recent Coaching Updates (as of Aug 2025)
KKR Coaching Shuffle: Kolkata Knight Riders parted ways with their IPL-winning head coach Chandrakant Pandit after the 2025 season . Reports also indicate veteran coach Bharat Arun left KKR at the same time .
Bharat Arun to LSG: After leaving KKR, Bharat Arun has been appointed as Lucknow Super Giants’ new bowling coach for 2026 .
LSG Adds Spin Consultant: Lucknow is also set to bring in Carl Crowe (formerly of KKR) as a spin bowling consultant for the next season .
CSK Rumors: There was buzz that former CSK star Suresh Raina might join Chennai’s staff as batting coach in 2026 . (This was fueled by Raina’s hint, but CSK has not confirmed any such move.)
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