The Indian Premier League 2023 is scheduled to begin on March 22 at Chepauk Stadium in Chennai. The first game will feature a clash between the defending champion Chennai Super Kings and Royal Challengers Bangalore. MS Dhoni will be leading CSK, and he will look to take his team to victory. Notably, this could be the last season for MS Dhoni.
Born on July 7, 1981, Dhoni is the oldest cricketer (42y 235d) to play in the IPL 2024. He has led CSK in all seasons so far, and this could be his last. However, in the coming season, Dhoni is not just the oldest cricketer to feature; he is older than some of the IPL coaches as well. Here, we will talk about five famous IPL coaches who are younger than MS Dhoni.
1. Gautam Gambhir
Gautam Gambhir is back with KKR for the IPL 2024. He has been given the position of mentor for the KKR team in the IPL 2024. He is still younger than MS Dhoni. Both were born in the same year, but Gambhir is currently 42 years and 136 days old.
2. Abhishek Nayar
Former Indian all-rounder Abhishek Nayar has been part of PBKS, MI, and RR during his playing days in the IPL. But after retiring in 2009, he is now working as an assistant coach for the two-time champion Kolkata Knight Riders. Nayar is 40 years, 142 days old, and is currently two years younger than MSD.
3. Morne Morkel
Former South African pacer Morne Morkel played for DD, KKR, and RR in the Indian Premier League. However, he joined the Lucknow Super Giants as a fast-bowling coach. He will have a similar role in the coming season. Morkel is probably the youngest coach in the IPL 2024 and is currently 39 years and 144 days old.
4. Dale Steyn
Former South African speedster Dale Steyn has also been involved in coaching in the Indian Premier League for the past few seasons. Steyn played in the IPL for teams like Deccan Chargers, Royal Challengers Bangalore, and Sunrisers Hyderbad. After his retirement, he was offered the role of fast bowling coach for SRH, which he accepted and has been doing. Steyn is currently 40 years and 245 days old.
5. Lasith Malinga
Lasith Malinga is probably one of the most famous IPL coaches now. After playing for Mumbai Indians, he retired in 2020. After that, Malinga joined Rajasthan Royals as the fast bowling coach and will be seen doing the same job in the IPL 2024. Malinga is currently 40 years, 183 days old, and two years younger than MS Dhoni.
