Ranking top 10 IPL coaches of all time

Like in international cricket, even in the IPL coaches play a silent but crucial role. To get the strategies and game plans right, a smart and shrewd coach is definitely a requirement. It would not be wrong to say that a clinical head coach can really set things right for a franchise.

If we look at the IPL history, successful teams such as MI and CSK have had only a few coach changes over the years while teams such as PBKS or RCB have had different coaches for different seasons. Such changes in the role prevent the captains and the team players to establish a strong relationship and camaraderie with the team coach.

Along with the coach’s strategies, his behaviour and his attitude towards the team also matters. Thus, a friendly coach who can be strict when needed would be an ideal candidate.

In the article, let’s rank the top 10 IPL coaches of all time:

10) Mike Hesson

Mike Hesson gained recognition when he was the coach of New Zealand’s national team for almost 6 years. At the end of his tenure, he was called one of the most successful coaches of the country as he helped them reach the 2015 World Cup final and several other Test series wins. He is a calm character who manages the team resources very well.

In the IPL, he started his coaching journey with the struggling Punjab Kings in 2019. Teaming up with skipper Ravi Ashwin, Hesson and Punjab had a flying start to the tournament, winning 5 out of the first 6 matches. However, the team ran out of steam in the latter half of the league and did not qualify for the playoffs.

In the very next season, Hesson was recruited by the Royal Challengers Bangalore as the Director of Cricket. In a role that included more than just coaching, Hesson did a wonderful job, guiding RCB to the playoffs for the first time in 4 years. Even in the 2021 season, RCB looked strong and were expected to reach the playoffs. Thus, Hesson has had more success in lesser time and features in this list.