New Delhi, March 16 -- Former England cricketer James Foster has been appointed as the fielding coach of the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season, according to ESPNcricinfo.

James Foster will join the coaching staff under CSK head coach Stephen Fleming. At the Chennai-based franchise, he will also be joining batting coach Michael Hussey and bowling coach Eric Simons. Foster will also work closely with the team's remaining leadership group, including former India and CSK captain MS Dhoni and newly-secured recruit Sanju Samson.

Foster played 23 matches across formats for England as a wicketkeeper between 2001 and 2009, has built significant coaching experience in franchise cricket since retiring f...