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Former India Paceman Zaheer Khan Named Chennai Coach in IPL

  • On Monday, September 21, 2026, Chennai Super Kings announced Zaheer Khan as their new head coach, replacing Stephen Fleming after his nearly two-decade association with the franchise.
  • The coaching change follows consecutive last-place finishes for CSK in IPL 2025 and 2026, prompting the franchise to part ways with Fleming after his long tenure.
  • Under Fleming, the team secured five IPL trophies and two Champions League Twenty20 titles, reaching the playoffs a record 12 times since joining in 2008.
  • A key figure in India's 2011 World Cup win, Zaheer brings 92 Tests, 200 ODIs, and 17 T20Is of experience, stating, "It's an honour to be a part of one of the most successful teams."
  • Franchise CEO and managing director Kasi Viswanathan noted that leadership tasked Dhoni with finding a successor; owner Rupa Gurunath hailed Zaheer as "one of the finest cricketing brains.
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Former India paceman Zaheer Khan named Chennai coach in IPL

World Cup-winner Zaheer, a left-arm pace spearhead who played 309 internationals for India, succeeds Stephen Fleming, a former New Zealand skipper. Fleming parted ways with five-time champions Chennai earlier this year after 18 years as coach of one of the most successful IPL franchises. Zaheer, 47, featured in 100 IPL matches and followed that with coaching roles, including director of cricket operations at the Mumbai Indians. "It's an honour t…

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Chennai names Zaheer Khan as head coach for IPL 2027

Chennai names Zaheer Khan as head coach for IPL 2027

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CSK ropes in Zaheer Khan as Head Coach for IPL 2027 - The Tribune

Five-time Indian Premier League (IPL) winner Chennai Super Kings (CSK) ropes in veteran pacer Zaheer Khan as the team's Head Coach for IPL 2027.

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Zaheer Khan Appointed as the New Head Coach of CSK, Handed over the Command of the Team Before IPL 2027, Will Work Together with Dhoni to Create a Master Plan!

Former Indian fast bowler Zaheer Khan has become the head coach of Chennai Super Kings (CSK). Fans have been reacting to this news on social media with varying reactions.

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BREAKING: India’s 2011 World Cup star appointed CSK head coach ahead of IPL 2027

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) announced their new head coach ahead of the IPL 2027 season. They named India's 2011 World Cup star Zaheer Khan to take over the position ahead of the upcoming season.

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IPL 2027: From Mumbai Indians To CSK! Zaheer Khan Replaces Stephen Fleming As Chennai Super Kings’ New Head Coach

Zaheer Khan has been appointed CSK head coach for IPL 2027, replacing Stephen Fleming after 18 years as the franchise begins a new coaching era

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