Mohit Sharma's Record For CSK In IPL

Mohit Sharma Records For CSK In IPL (Source: Web)Former Indian bowler Mohit Sharma is set to join the Zaheer Khan-led Chennai Super Kings (CSK) support staff as the bowling coach for the IPL 2027. CSK CEO Kasi Viswanathan confirmed the development on Tuesday.Mohit replaces Eric Simons, who was part of Stephen Fleming's coaching set-up before Fleming's exit after 18 years in charge. Viswanathan also indicated more appointments are coming, adding that the next set of coaching staff would also be recruited on Zaheer's recommendation.A look at Mohit Sharma’s IPL record and T20 credentialsMohit has played in the Indian Premier League (IPL) for the Delhi Capitals but has had two stints with CSK previously, spanning four seasons.The 38-year-old Mohit has played 120 fixtures in the IPL and has 134 wickets to his name. He had a second wind of sorts during his time at Gujarat Titans, where he emerged as the side’s consistent wicket-taker due to his variety and accuracy. Sharma picked up 41 wickets in the two seasons he spent at GT.He also represented Punjab Kings from 2016 to 2018.His journey with the Indian team will be remembered for the 2015 World Cup under MS Dhoni, where he was the joint third-highest wicket-taker. As far as the IPL is concerned, 2014 was his best outing - he won the Purple Cap after taking 23 wickets - and it came in CSK’s colours.Mohit played 26 ODIs and eight T20Is for India and picked up 31 and six wickets, respectively.The Haryana bowler announced his retirement from professional cricket in December last year, closing out a 13-year IPL career.Mohit Sharma’s record for CSK in IPLAfter picking up 37 wickets in 7 games at an average of 23 in the 2012–13 Ranji Trophy, Mohit Sharma received his maiden IPL contract with Chennai Super Kings for the 2013 season.In his first-ever IPL edition, the pacer picked up 20 wickets in 15 games. Following a strong debut season, Mohit quickly became one of MS Dhoni’s most trusted lieutenants with the new ball and at the death. Moreover, in the same year, Mohit Sharma made his ODI debut.Also read: Mike Hussey To Leave CSK As Batting Coach Ahead Of IPL 2027 - ReportA year later, he claimed the Purple Cap in IPL 2014 with 23 wickets in 16 matches, underlining his ability to bowl hard lengths and disguise his slower balls at the death.Sharma also played a key role for the Chennai Super Kings during the 2013/14 and 2014/15 seasons. Moreover, during the 2014/15 campaign, he took 8 wickets across 5 matches to help Chennai Super Kings go deep into the tournament.However, in the upcoming 2015 season, Sharma’s performance dropped significantly after his highly successful run.While he remained a regular feature in the CSK lineup, his wicket-taking efficiency decreased sharply, and he became much easier for batters to score against.In IPL 2015, despite playing the same number of matches (16), his impact waned sharply, and he took only 14 wickets.Mohit Sharma’s second stint with CSKAfter a highly successful first stint (2013–2015) where he won the Purple Cap in 2014, Mohit Sharma returned to CSK for a brief second stint in 2019. However, he only featured in a single match during that 2019 return before moving on to other franchises.Safe to say, Mohit knows CSK’s dressing room culture from the inside, having played under Dhoni across two separate spells, which gives him an unprecedented advantage as a first-time coach.Also read: Virat Kohli Climbs Upto No 2 In ICC ODI Rankings, How Distant Is He From No 1?