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Ashwin tips Eoin Morgan as next CSK head coach
Ravichandran Ashwin has named former England captain Eoin Morgan as a strong contender to replace Stephen Fleming as Chennai Super Kings head coach. Fleming left after five IPL titles and two underwhelming…
The Story in Brief
Ravichandran Ashwin has named former England captain Eoin Morgan as a strong contender to replace Stephen Fleming as Chennai Super Kings head coach. Fleming left after five IPL titles and two underwhelming seasons. Ashwin said on his YouTube channel that Morgan's name is prominent in early discussions, but it is unclear if he will take charge immediately or after December's mini auction. Ashwin also said MS Dhoni should lead the transition, calling it the franchise's correct route for at least the next year. Morgan has no coaching experience at any level.
The Indian Opinion
The speculation over Eoin Morgan as CSK head coach is classic franchise hype. Morgan has never coached a team at any level. His tactical reputation is real, but management and player development are different skills. Ashwin's banyan tree metaphor for Dhoni's role is also telling, CSK may be leaning on a 44-year-old former captain to paper over a leadership vacuum. The real test comes in December's mini auction: if Morgan is appointed later, as Ashwin floats, it suggests the franchise is buying time, not building a plan.
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Updated: this story now draws on 2 sources.
