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Zaheer Khan Named New Head Coach of Chennai Super Kings, Replaces Stephen Fleming
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Moneycontrol•21-09-2026, 18:44
Zaheer Khan Named New Head Coach of Chennai Super Kings, Replaces Stephen Fleming
- •Chennai Super Kings (CSK) have appointed former India pacer Zaheer Khan as their new head coach.
- •Zaheer Khan replaces Stephen Fleming, who stepped down earlier this year after holding the role since 2009.
- •Khan expressed his honor to join CSK, acknowledging the franchise's success and the atmosphere created by its 'Superfans'.
- •Stephen Fleming led CSK to five IPL trophies, setting a high standard for Zaheer Khan to follow.
- •Zaheer Khan brings coaching experience from previous roles with Lucknow Super Giants (as a mentor) and Mumbai Indians (2018-2022).
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Former India pacer Zaheer Khan has been appointed as the new head coach of the Chennai Super Kings franchise.
Zaheer Khan replaces former New Zealand cricketer Stephen Fleming, who held the head coach role at Chennai Super Kings since 2009 before stepping down earlier this year.
Before joining Chennai Super Kings, Zaheer Khan previously worked with the Lucknow Super Giants as a mentor and also served with the Mumbai Indians from 2018 to 2022.
