IPL 2027: Ruturaj Gaikwad to remain CSK captain, Noor Ahmad set to stay

Chennai Super Kings will retain Ruturaj Gaikwad as captain and keep spinner Noor Ahmad for the IPL 2027 season, according to reports. Gaikwad has led CSK since 2024, winning 14 of 33 matches, though the franchise missed the playoffs in recent campaigns. Ahmad, who was the team's leading wicket-taker in 2025, also remains central to the franchise's retention plans ahead of the mini-auction.

The leadership continuity comes amid a major overhaul of CSK's coaching staff, with Zaheer Khan replacing long-serving head coach Stephen Fleming. The franchise has also reshuffled its playing roster through a trade deal, acquiring Liam Livingstone and Jack Edwards from Sunrisers Hyderabad in exchange for Khaleel Ahmed and Nathan Ellis.