The IPL 2027 head coaches are locked in for an exciting season. Indian icons take charge at two top franchises. Sourav Ganguly returns to lead Delhi Capitals. Meanwhile, the Chennai Super Kings named Zaheer Khan as their chief tactician, while Kieron Pollard takes charge at the Mumbai Indians. Here are the IPL 2027 Head Coaches for all 10 teams.
IPL 2027 Head Coaches for All Ten Teams
1. Chennai Super Kings – Zaheer Khan
Zaheer Khan is the new head coach of Chennai Super Kings. He replaces Stephen Fleming, who was in charge for 17 years. The team announced the appointment on September 21, 2026. It is reportedly a one-year contract. The short deal gives CSK flexibility before the 2028 mega auction. Zaheer previously worked as a bowling coach at Mumbai Indians and as a mentor at Lucknow Super Giants. MS Dhoni played a key role in bringing him in.
2. Mumbai Indians – Kieron Pollard
Mumbai Indians have promoted Kieron Pollard from batting coach to head coach. He replaces Mahela Jayawardene, who left the franchise in October 2026. The announcement came on October 24, 2026. Pollard also has roles with other teams in the Mumbai Indians family. He is head coach of MI London in The Hundred. He has played for MI New York, MI Cape Town, and MI Emirates.
3. Royal Challengers Bengaluru – Andy Flower
Andy Flower will stay on as RCB head coach. He joined the team before the 2024 season on a three-year contract. Under him, RCB have won back-to-back titles. He was linked with the England Test coach job but did not get it. RCB have kept him, and the team’s performance and culture have improved under his leadership.
4. Kolkata Knight Riders – Abhishek Nayar
Abhishek Nayar continues as KKR head coach. He took over in 2026 after Chandrakant Pandit. Before that, he was an assistant coach and worked in the academy. His position was questioned after a poor start to IPL 2026. Some reports suggested Brendon McCullum might return. For now, Nayar stays in the role.
5. Punjab Kings – Ricky Ponting
Ricky Ponting remains head coach of Punjab Kings. He joined before the 2025 season and led the team to the IPL 2025 final. He now has to rebuild his coaching staff. Bowling coach James Hopes and fielding coach Brad Haddin have left for domestic roles in Australia. Spin-bowling coach Sairaj Bahutule has also left to join the Indian national team.
6. Rajasthan Royals – Kumar Sangakkara
Kumar Sangakkara continues as Rajasthan Royals head coach. He also holds the Director of Cricket role. He coached RR from 2021 to 2024. The team reached the 2022 final and made the playoffs several times under him. Rahul Dravid replaced him in 2025, but Sangakkara was later brought back. His staff includes lead assistant coach Vikram Rathour and fast bowling coach Shane Bond.
7. Gujarat Titans – Ashish Nehra
Ashish Nehra stays as Gujarat Titans’ head coach. He has been with the team since it was founded in 2022. He led GT to the title in their first season. The team also reached the finals in 2023 and 2026. He is one of the most successful Indian coaches in IPL history. CSK approached him for their head coach job, but he chose to stay at GT.
8. Delhi Capitals – Sourav Ganguly
Sourav Ganguly is the new head coach of Delhi Capitals. He replaces Hemang Badani. The team made the announcement on October 6, 2026. This is Ganguly’s first official role as an IPL head coach. He was previously associated with DC as a mentor and Director of Cricket. His staff includes batting coach Yuvraj Singh, bowling coach Chaminda Vaas, and spin bowling coach Amit Mishra.
9. Lucknow Super Giants – Justin Langer
Justin Langer continues as Lucknow Super Giants head coach. The former Australia coach has been with LSG for four seasons. The team has made the playoffs only once in that time, in 2023. Despite that, the franchise has kept faith in him. LSG have sent some domestic batters to Perth for off-season training under Langer. That shows the team’s long-term trust in him.
10. Sunrisers Hyderabad – Daniel Vettori
Daniel Vettori stays as Sunrisers Hyderabad head coach. The former New Zealand captain took over in 2023 after Brian Lara. He has previously coached RCB and the Bangladesh national team. There are reports that SRH management is not fully satisfied with his performance. A change before IPL 2027 would not be a surprise.
FAQs
Q. Who is the new head coach of Chennai Super Kings for IPL 2027?
A. Zaheer Khan replaces Stephen Fleming as CSK head coach.
Q. Who will coach Mumbai Indians in IPL 2027?
A. Kieron Pollard has been promoted from batting coach to head coach.
Q. Who is the new head coach of Delhi Capitals?
A. Sourav Ganguly replaces Hemang Badani as Delhi Capitals head coach.
Q. Which IPL 2027 head coach led his team to the 2026 title?
A. Andy Flower led Royal Challengers Bengaluru to their second consecutive IPL title.
Q. Who is continuing as Gujarat Titans head coach for IPL 2027?
A. Ashish Nehra remains in charge after joining Gujarat Titans in 2022.
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