Suresh Raina dropped the hint in commentary during CSK v GT match.
Suresh Raina created headlines during the telecast of the Chennai Super Kings' (CSK) final game of IPL 2025, as he appeared to hint at a possible comeback to the CSK squad as a coach.
During JioStar's Hindi broadcast, Raina hinted that CSK was looking for a new batting coach before being asked by Aakash Chopra if the new coach's name started with S. Raina answered by stating that the individual got the fastest IPL half-century for CSK.
CSK's current batting coach is Australian great Michael Hussey, but Raina's words have prompted many CSK fans to question if the team's legend would return to the dugout following their first last-place finish in IPL history.
Raina played for CSK for 12 years, from 2008 to his retirement in 2021, and is connected with the team's most successful era. However, it is unclear whether Raina is anticipated to join officially or serve as a mentor.
Current CSK spin bowling coach Sridharan Sriram held the information close to his chest, as he revealed nothing about the situation.
“I don’t know. I have to ask him if he said that,” said Sriram in the post-match press conference after CSK had beaten Gujarat Titans.
“Really don't know what is going to happen, I think the good thing is Fleming and MS, Ruturaj. They've got a clear idea of what went wrong and what needs to be done. So I think the road ahead is quite clear, which I think is a real positive,” he added.
CSK finished at the bottom place for the first time in IPL history with 8 points from 4 wins in 14 games.