Raina was one of the franchise's most successful batters during his 11 seasons with the team. He scored 4,687 runs in 176 matches for CSK and played a key role in their four IPL title wins. He played his final IPL match in October 2021 and announced his retirement from all forms of cricket in September 2022.
"I’ve played almost 16 or 17 years in the IPL. I’ve scored enough for us (CSK), played in finals, and handled a lot of high-pressure games. I’ve asked them (CSK), and now it’s on them to decide. It’s their team now – we (Raina and Ashwin) are both retired, so they have to make the call," Raina said.
"We’ve done our part, won trophies, and lifted titles together. Now, they need to see how we can contribute to CSK. I’ve been playing since day one, so if they feel I’m capable," he added.
'I Just Want to Give That Back to the Players' - Raina on His CSK Coaching Ambition
"I’ve played international cricket, the IPL, and World Cups, so I’ve experienced every side of the game. I know what kind of pressure you face, especially when playing so many finals—winning some, losing some. I’ve learned how to handle that pressure and how to get the best out of yourself mentally. We must have played nine or ten finals together and won four of them. I’m still the highest run-scorer in IPL playoffs, so I know what I’ve achieved in this tournament, and I just want to give that back to the players," Raina said.
Suresh Raina Identifies Three Key Areas CSK Must Address Before IPL 2027 Auction
CSK have already overhauled their coaching staff ahead of the 2027 season. Former India fast bowler Zaheer Khan has replaced Stephen Fleming as head coach, while Mohit Sharma has joined as bowling coach. Gareth Batty and Albie Morkel have also become assistant coaches.
During his conversation with Ashwin, Suresh Raina identified three areas CSK should address at the December 16, 2026, mini-auction. He wants the franchise to sign a wicket-taking spinner who can bowl during the powerplay, recalling Ravichandran Ashwin's contributions to their early title-winning campaigns.
He wants CSK to strengthen their lower-order batting with an all-rounder who can contribute with both bat and ball. He recalled the contributions of Dwayne Bravo, Albie Morkel and Ravindra Jadeja, who provided balance to the team during their successful campaigns.
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