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CSK part ways with coach Stephen Fleming, new overseas coach likely
Chennai Super Kings have parted ways with head coach Stephen Fleming, who has joined the England set-up. CEO Kasi Viswanathan told Cricbuzz the franchise will appoint a new overseas expert as coach.…
The Story in Brief
Chennai Super Kings have parted ways with head coach Stephen Fleming, who has joined the England set-up. CEO Kasi Viswanathan told Cricbuzz the franchise will appoint a new overseas expert as coach. Viswanathan and director Rupa Gurunath will consult MS Dhoni and captain Ruturaj Gaikwad before finalising a candidate. England's limited-overs coach Brendon McCullum is speculated as a possible replacement, with the ECB reportedly willing to release him during the IPL.
Fleming joined CSK as a player in 2008 and took over as head coach in 2009. Under him, the team won five IPL titles and two Champions League Twenty20 tournaments, reached the playoffs 12 times and featured in 10 IPL finals. Gurunath called Fleming "the heartbeat of our coaching unit" and said he will remain part of the franchise's legacy.
The Indian Opinion
The usual narrative around IPL transitions is that teams panic after a poor season. But CSK's move is strategic, not reactive: Fleming's England role makes this a planned handover. Fans should resist the urge to frame this as a betrayal or a crisis. The real test will be whether the new overseas coach maintains CSK's hallmark consistency and player loyalty, or whether the franchise loses its edge in a league that increasingly rewards turmoil over stability. Watch which overseas profile they pick, it will signal their long-term ambition.
Source: sports.ndtv.com
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