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Ashwin says Eoin Morgan leading race for CSK coach
Chennai Super Kings are searching for a new head coach after Stephen Fleming's departure following a disappointing IPL 2026 season. Former India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has tipped Eoin Morgan as the leading…
The Story in Brief
Chennai Super Kings are searching for a new head coach after Stephen Fleming's departure following a disappointing IPL 2026 season. Former India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has tipped Eoin Morgan as the leading candidate, citing his captaincy record with Kolkata Knight Riders (IPL 2021 finalists) and England's 2019 ODI World Cup winners. Ashwin also mentioned Brendon McCullum but noted his England commitments. He advocated for MS Dhoni to remain in a leadership role during the transition, especially with a mega auction a year away, comparing Dhoni's role to the shoots of a banyan tree holding the team together.
The Indian Opinion
The chatter about a CSK 'crisis' after Stephen Fleming's exit ignores the franchise's history of turning transitions into titles. Ashwin's suggestion of Eoin Morgan as coach is measured, not panicked. Morgan's leadership credentials are real, but he has never coached an IPL side. And the talk of Dhoni's continued leadership is grounded: he remains the franchise's anchor. The real test will be whether CSK moves quickly to appoint Morgan before the mega auction or lets Dhoni steer the rebuild alone. That choice will reveal the board's true plan.
Source: rediff.com
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