CSK appoint Zaheer Khan as head coach after Stephen Fleming's exit
Five-time IPL champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) have appointed former India pacer Zaheer Khan as their new head coach. He replaces Stephen Fleming, who departed after the team failed to make the play-offs for three consecutive seasons. Khan brings extensive experience as a player and in various management roles within the IPL.
Why it matters
This is a significant coaching change for one of the most successful and popular teams in the Indian Premier League, potentially impacting team strategy and performance in future seasons. It marks a new era for CSK after a period of underperformance.
NEW DELHI: Five-time Indian Premier League (IPL) champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) on Monday appointed former India pacer Zaheer Khan as their head coach."Left Arm 'Taking' Over! Welcoming Zaheer Khan as the Head Coach of Chennai Super Kings," CSK said in a post on X.Zaheer Khan will take over as Chennai Super Kings' head coach from Stephen Fleming, who held the position from 2009 to 2026. CSK parted ways with Fleming after failing to make the play-offs for a third season in a row.Zaheer played 92 Tests, 200 ODIs and 17 T20Is for India.
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