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Ravichandran Ashwin Urges Zaheer Khan To Bring Fitness Culture To CSK
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News18•16-10-2026, 20:21
Ravichandran Ashwin Urges Zaheer Khan To Bring Fitness Culture To CSK
- •Ravichandran Ashwin revealed that MS Dhoni never emphasised a traditional training or fitness culture at Chennai Super Kings across 18 years.
- •CSK has claimed five IPL titles under Dhoni's instinctive captaincy and Stephen Fleming's man-management, relying heavily on freedom and trust.
- •Ashwin believes the IPL has become more cut-throat and longer, making a high-performance training culture essential for modern players.
- •New coach Zaheer Khan is expected to bring this cultural shift and likely introduce a high-performing trainer to the franchise.
- •Zaheer will work alongside young captain Ruturaj Gaikwad to manage a transitioning squad while balancing immediate winning requirements.
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Ravichandran Ashwin revealed that over the past 18 years, MS Dhoni never emphasized a strict training or fitness culture at Chennai Super Kings, relying instead on instinctive captaincy and player trust.
Former India pace bowler Zaheer Khan was appointed as the new head coach of Chennai Super Kings, taking over from Stephen Fleming who stepped down after nearly two decades.
Ashwin believes Zaheer Khan must introduce a stronger training and fitness culture, potentially bringing in a high-performance trainer to help the squad navigate longer and more cut-throat IPL seasons.
