According to a report by CricBlogger, Ricky Ponting and Ashish Nehra were among the highest-paid coaches, with several other prominent names also commanding multi-crore packages.
The IPL 2026 season featured a mix of experienced international coaches, former players and specialists in the coaching setups of all 10 franchises. Several teams retained familiar faces, while others relied on former international stars in key support roles.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru continued with Andy Flower as their head coach in IPL 2026. The coaching group also included former India wicketkeeper-batter Dinesh Karthik, who took charge of the batting department.
Head Coach: Andy Flower
Bowling Coach: Omkar Salvi
Scout: M. Rangarajan
Chennai Super Kings (CSK)
Rajiv Kumar worked as the team's fielding coach.
Batting Coach: Michael Hussey
Fielding Coach: Rajiv Kumar
Paras Mhambrey and Lasith Malinga were the bowling coaches, while Carl Hopkinson was responsible for fielding.
Batting Coach: Kieron Pollard
Fielding Coach: Carl Hopkinson
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)
Kolkata Knight Riders were coached by Abhishek Nayar during the 2026 season. Former New Zealand captain Tim Southee joined the setup as bowling coach, while Shane Watson worked as the assistant coach.
Head Coach: Abhishek Nayar
Assistant Coach: Shane Watson
Mentor: Dwayne Bravo
Former Australia opener Matthew Hayden worked as the batting coach, while Aashish Kapoor, Narender Negi and Parthiv Patel were part of the coaching staff as assistant coaches.
Batting Coach: Matthew Hayden
Rajasthan Royals (RR)
Rajasthan Royals were led by Kumar Sangakkara in the coaching department. Vikram Rathour was the batting coach, while former New Zealand pacer Shane Bond handled the bowling department.
Head Coach: Kumar Sangakkara
Bowling Coach: Shane Bond
Punjab Kings had one of the most experienced coaching figures in the IPL at the helm, with former Australia captain Ricky Ponting serving as head coach.
Head Coach: Ricky Ponting
Assistant Coach: Brad Haddin
Lucknow Super Giants (LSG)
Lucknow Super Giants continued with Justin Langer as their head coach. Matthew Mott worked with the batting group, while former India bowling coach Bharat Arun handled the bowling department.
Head Coach: Justin Langer
Bowling Coach: Bharat Arun
Fielding Coach: Abhay Sharma
Delhi Capitals were coached by Hemang Badani during IPL 2026. Former India pacer Munaf Patel worked as the bowling coach, while Ian Bell was part of the setup as an assistant coach. Venugopal Rao served as the Director of Cricket.
Bowling Coach: Munaf Patel
Director of Cricket: Venugopal Rao
Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH)
Simon Helmot served as assistant coach, with Sri Lankan spin legend Muttiah Muralitharan working as the spin coach.
Batting Coach: Hariesh Jaikumar
Assistant Coach: Simon Helmot
IPL coaches salary list - Who earns the most?
According to CricBlogger, Ricky Ponting was among the highest-paid coaches in IPL history. The report claimed that Ponting earned around ₹9.5 crore annually as Punjab Kings head coach.
The CricBlogger report also stated that former India batter Yuvraj Singh was set to earn more than ₹6 crore annually when taking over as batting coach of Delhi Capitals. Meanwhile, former India pacer Zaheer Khan was reported to have earned around ₹5 crore during his stint with Lucknow Super Giants.
The report also highlighted how dramatically coaching salaries have increased since the early years of the IPL. Foreign coaches were reportedly earning around ₹1.5 crore to ₹2 crore when the tournament began, while the leading names today command several times those figures.
CoachFranchise/stint mentioned in reportReported salaryRicky PontingPunjab Kings₹9.5 croreAshish NehraGujarat TitansNearly ₹9.5 croreStephen FlemingChennai Super Kings₹7.5 croreYuvraj SinghDelhi Capitals₹6+ croreZaheer KhanLucknow Super Giants₹5 croreRahul DravidRajasthan Royals₹4.5 croreAndy FlowerRoyal Challengers BengaluruAround ₹4 croreJustin LangerLucknow Super GiantsAround ₹4 croreWhy are IPL franchises paying coaches so much?
The IPL season is played over a relatively short period, leaving coaches with little time to get their teams performing. Unlike international cricket, where coaches can work with players over longer cycles, IPL coaches are expected to make an immediate impact.
International experience
Managing an IPL squad is another major part of a coach's job. Coaches have to handle a mix of Indian youngsters, established stars and overseas players while ensuring everyone understands their role.
Auction influence
Brand value
A high-profile coach can also add value to a franchise's identity. Big names from international cricket bring experience, credibility and recognition, making them attractive appointments beyond their tactical responsibilities.
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