Chennai Super Kings have appointed former Indian all-rounder Sridharan Sriram as their assistant bowling coach for the upcoming IPL season. With experience coaching the Australian national team and Bangladesh's squads, Sriram will guide CSK's spin bowling lineup, featuring R Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja. CSK aims to improve after missing the playoffs last season.
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