"He Also Has a Point to Prove that He Deserves It" - Former Teammate's Huge Claim on Zaheer Khan's Appointment as CSK Head Coach Ahead of IPL 2027

CSK’s new head coach Zaheer Khan: Replacing Fleming a huge responsibility and big shoes to fill in

Coaching Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will bring a huge responsibility and replacing Stephen Fleming will be a big shoe to fill in, new head coach Zaheer Khan in his first appearance after joining the five-time Indian Premier League (IPL) champion on Friday.

R Ashwin reveals CSK's shock coaching target before Zaheer Khan

Chennai Super Kings considered Gujarat Titans head coach Ashish Nehra for their vacant head coach position before appointing former India fast bowler Zaheer Khan, Ravichandran Ashwin has revealed.

R Ashwin's Big CSK Coach Bombshell: This 2011 World Cup Winner Was In Frame Along With Zaheer Khan

Ahead of IPL 2027, Zaheer Khan replaced Stephen Fleming, who was at the helm for 18 seasons and played an instrumental role in making CSK one of the most successful teams in the world's biggest T20 league

R Ashwin drops Ashish Nehra bombshell, reveals CSK considered GT head coach as Fleming replacement before Zaheer Khan

Before Zaheer Khan was named as the head coach of CSK, R Ashwin revealed that Ashish Nehra, alongside 2 Indian legends and overseas options, were considered.

"He also has a point to prove that he deserves it" - Former teammate's huge claim on Zaheer Khan's appointment as CSK head coach ahead of IPL 2027

Zaheer Khan's former teammate Mohammad Kaif made a huge claim on the left-arm pacer's appointment as the head coach of the Chennai Super Kings (CSK).

CSK Head Coach Zaheer Khan Says Replacing Stephen Fleming Is ‘Big Shoes to Fill’

New Delhi, September 25, 2026 (Yes Punjab News) Newly appointed Chennai Super Kings (CSK) head coach Zaheer Khan described the role as a privilege and said succeeding Stephen Fleming comes with immense responsibility and high expectations. Zaheer, the former India left-arm fast bowler and member of the 2011 ODI World Cup-winning team, was appointed CSK […]