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Matthew Hayden backs Dinesh Karthik as CSK head coach
Chennai Super Kings are searching for a new head coach after Stephen Fleming ended his 16-year tenure with the franchise last month. Former Australia opener Matthew Hayden has recommended Dinesh Karthik for…
Chennai Super Kings are searching for a new head coach after Stephen Fleming ended his 16-year tenure with the franchise last month. Former Australia opener Matthew Hayden has recommended Dinesh Karthik for the role, citing the former India wicketkeeper's local connection and recent coaching success.
Karthik is currently the batting coach and mentor for Royal Challengers Bengaluru, who have won back-to-back IPL titles with his support. Hayden told Sportstar that Karthik is ready for the role and that CSK, a five-time IPL champion, should have a local coach with a Chennai touch.
Fleming stepped down after a couple of disappointing seasons. Hayden described the move as bold and said he looks forward to seeing who gets the job.
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Hayden's endorsement reflects a broader trend in the IPL where franchises increasingly turn to former players with local ties for leadership roles. Karthik, a Tamil Nadu native and ex-CSK player, already has a strong rapport with the franchise's core fanbase. His two titles with RCB as a coach strengthen his credentials, but the CSK job demands managing a high-profile dressing room accustomed to Fleming and Dhoni's calm authority. The franchise has not set a timeline for the appointment, but with IPL 2025 retentions due in October, a decision is expected within weeks to allow the new coach input on squad building.
Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com
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