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Former England Keeper James Foster Set To Join CSK As Fielding Coach For IPL 2026: Report

By IANS News March 04, 2026 • 23:36 PM View: 139

CSK CEO Kasi Viswanathan: Five-time champions Chennai Super Kings are set to appoint former England wicketkeeper-batter James Foster as their fielding coach ahead of the IPL 2026 season, further strengthening their backroom staff under head coach Stephen Fleming.

Foster, 45, represented England in seven Tests, 11 ODIs and five T20Is between 2001 and 2009. Widely respected for his wicketkeeping skills, he has built a strong reputation as a coach in franchise cricket across the world.

Confirming the development, CSK CEO Kasi Viswanathan said, “We have been looking for a fielding coach. I am hopeful he will join us," as quoted by Cricbuzz