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Dhoni Appoints Zaheer Khan as CSK Head Coach: A Return Gift for 2011 World Cup Friendship!
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News18•21-09-2026, 19:57
Dhoni Appoints Zaheer Khan as CSK Head Coach: A Return Gift for 2011 World Cup Friendship!
- •Chennai Super Kings has appointed former Indian fast bowler Zaheer Khan as their new head coach, following MS Dhoni's suggestion.
- •This move marks a significant change in franchise cricket, as Zaheer replaces a long-serving coaching tenure.
- •Dhoni believes Zaheer Khan's understanding of young players and strategic acumen will be crucial during the team's transition.
- •The strong bond between Dhoni and Zaheer developed during their playing days, especially during the 2011 World Cup where Zaheer was India's top bowler.
- •Dhoni often referred to Zaheer as 'Jack' and considered him the 'captain' of Indian bowling, trusting his strategic insights implicitly.
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Following MS Dhoni's suggestion, the Chennai Super Kings have appointed former Indian fast bowler Zaheer Khan as their new head coach for the upcoming IPL season, replacing Stephen Fleming who held the role since 2009.
Chennai Super Kings parted ways with Stephen Fleming after the team missed the playoffs for three consecutive seasons, leading the franchise to seek a fresh direction and transition under an Indian-led coaching setup backed by MS Dhoni.
Zaheer Khan has worked in various coaching and leadership capacities with major franchises, serving as the director of cricket operations and global development for Mumbai Industries, and as a mentor for the Lucknow Super Giants prior to joining CSK.
