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Ashwin Predicts MS Dhoni's New Role At CSK From IPL 2027
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News18•16-10-2026, 23:54
Ashwin Predicts MS Dhoni's New Role At CSK From IPL 2027
- •Ravichandran Ashwin believes MS Dhoni could transition into a mentorship role at Chennai Super Kings for the IPL 2027 season.
- •CSK has undergone major coaching changes, appointing Zaheer Khan as head coach and Mohit Sharma as bowling coach after parting ways with Stephen Fleming.
- •Dhoni missed the entire 2026 season due to injuries and will approach his 46th birthday during the next edition.
- •Ashwin expressed surprise over Fleming's departure, noting the long-serving coach had successfully adapted his approach to suit Dhoni's leadership over 19 years.
Key Questions Answered
Despite speculation that MS Dhoni might take on an official mentorship role or replace Stephen Fleming as head coach, CSK managing director Kasi Viswanathan confirmed that Dhoni will continue to play as a player for the team in IPL 2027.
Former India pacer Zaheer Khan has been appointed as the new head coach of Chennai Super Kings, succeeding Stephen Fleming, who served in the role for 18 years.
Chennai Super Kings parted ways with Stephen Fleming following a mutual agreement after the team struggled in recent seasons and failed to reach the playoffs under Ruturaj Gaikwad's captaincy.
