'No better person': Ashwin backs MS Dhoni to succeed Fleming as CSK coach
Ravichandran Ashwin has publicly suggested that MS Dhoni would be the ideal successor to Stephen Fleming as the coach of the Chennai Super Kings. He noted that while the transition is necessary, Dhoni's continued influence makes the appointment of an external coach complex.
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This reflects the evolving leadership dynamics within one of the most successful franchises in professional cricket.
Former India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin believes Chennai Super Kings have reached the right moment to begin a new chapter following Stephen Fleming's exit, while insisting MS Dhoni would be the best choice to take charge if he is willing to step into the role. CSK and Fleming mutually agreed to part ways on Tuesday, ending one of the longest and most successful coach-franchise partnerships in IPL history. Fleming, who joined the franchise as a player in 2008 before becoming head coach in 2009, guided the team to five IPL titles, two Champions League Twenty20 crowns, 10 IPL finals and 12 playoff appearances. Having spent several years under the Fleming-Dhoni leadership at CSK, Ashwin said the partnership had been exceptional but felt the franchise now needed to look ahead.
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