Gareth Batty is leaving Surrey after two decades with the county to join Chennai Super Kings as an assistant coach. The 49-year-old will work under Zaheer Khan, with the move arriving ahead of IPL 2027.

A change like this shows how much franchise cricket relies on people who have built deep ties with one club. Surrey will feel the loss of someone with such a long connection to the county, while CSK gain a coach who will be working closely with Zaheer Khan at a key point in the franchise's preparations. For Batty, the move opens a new chapter, and it will be interesting to see how his influence develops inside a very different environment.

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