Sadagopan Ramesh questions CSK’s decision to not appoint a batting coach

Former opening batsman Sadagopan Ramesh has expressed genuine surprise regarding Chennai Super Kings omitting a designated batting coach from their coaching staff for the upcoming 2027 Indian Premier League campaign. Despite enduring a difficult stretch over the previous two seasons characterized by low team totals averaging 178, the franchise loaded up their staff with bowling specialists including Zaheer Khan, Mohit Sharma, Gareth Batty, and Albie Morkel while leaving the hitting department vacant.

Ramesh pointed out that their bowling metrics actually ranked among the top two for lowest average runs conceded, meaning their true struggles stemmed from offensive production rather than defensive leakage. With Michael Hussey previously handling batting duties during the era of Stephen Fleming, Ramesh questioned this strategic omission given the presence of numerous youngsters, while also pondering if former captain MS Dhoni might step into a mentoring capacity to guide the lineup.

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