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Zaheer Khan Takes Over as CSK Head Coach, Ending Stephen Fleming's 18-Year Tenure.
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News18•21-09-2026, 19:01
Zaheer Khan Takes Over as CSK Head Coach, Ending Stephen Fleming's 18-Year Tenure.
- •Chennai Super Kings has appointed former Indian fast bowler Zaheer Khan as its new head coach for IPL 2027.
- •Zaheer Khan replaces Stephen Fleming, who had an almost 18-year association with CSK as head coach.
- •Fleming has joined England Cricket, taking on the role of head coach for England's men's Test team.
- •Zaheer expressed honor in joining CSK, highlighting the special atmosphere created by 'Superfans' at Chepauk.
- •CSK owner Rupa Gurunath and MD KS Viswanathan welcomed Zaheer, emphasizing his playing career and ability to nurture young talent.
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Former Indian legendary fast bowler Zaheer Khan has been appointed as the new head coach of Chennai Super Kings ahead of IPL 2027.
Stephen Fleming stepped down after an 18-year association with the franchise to join England Cricket as the head coach of their men's Test team.
As an IPL player, Zaheer took 102 wickets in 100 matches for teams like Royal Challengers Bangalore, Mumbai Indians, and Delhi Capitals. He previously worked as Mumbai Indians' director of cricket operations and as a mentor for Lucknow Super Giants.
