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CSK Part Ways With Fleming, Ashwin Tips Morgan as New Coach
Chennai Super Kings have parted ways with head coach Stephen Fleming after 18 seasons, during which he led the franchise to five IPL titles. CEO Kasi Viswanathan told Cricbuzz that the team…
The Story in Brief
Chennai Super Kings have parted ways with head coach Stephen Fleming after 18 seasons, during which he led the franchise to five IPL titles. CEO Kasi Viswanathan told Cricbuzz that the team has not yet begun its search but has received many applications for an overseas coach. He said the final decision will involve MS Dhoni and captain Ruturak Gaikwad.
Former India spinner R Ashwin claimed on his YouTube channel that England's 2019 World Cup-winning captain Eoin Morgan is the frontrunner for the role. Ashwin suggested Dhoni could handle the 2027 season before Morgan takes over from 2028. Times Now reports that a decision may be announced next week. NDTV Sports adds that England's limited-overs coach Brendon McCullum is also a speculated candidate.
The Indian Opinion
The buzz around CSK's next coach has veered from McCullum to Morgan, with Ashwin's 'strong hunch' treated as fact by some. But the franchise itself says nothing is decided. Fans should resist the urge to crown a successor before Viswanathan and Dhoni speak. The real test: who actually gets the job after consultations. Until then, every claim is guesswork, not news.
Sources (2): sports.ndtv.com, timesnownews.com
This story was synthesised by AI from the 2 sources linked above.
Updated: this story now draws on 2 sources.
