The franchise has completed all 14 league stage matches in IPL 2026, but has not qualified for the playoffs. There are currently indications that the team may be looking for a change in its overall leadership.
After that, though, CSK bounced back comfortably, winning 6 of their next 8 matches, including ending that run with three wins in a row, to leave themselves in a good position to make the top four.
Since winning their fifth IPL title in 2023, CSK have now failed to make the last four for three years in a row. In 2024 and 2026, Ruturaj Gaikwad was the captain for the full duration of the season, while in 2025, he split captaincy responsibilities with MS Dhoni as the former was ruled out by injury.
MS Dhoni reportedly a hindrance for potential head coach candidates
A new report by the Indian Express has claimed that Dhoni's presence in the team has made many candidates averse to taking up the coaching job with CSK.
The report went on to say that coaches are feeling concerned about the amount of control they would have over the day-to-day activities of the side, especially if Dhoni continues to loom large.
In 2008, Fleming was signed by CSK as a player and made a significant contribution as the team finished runners-up in the inaugural edition of the IPL. The next year, he was promoted to head coach, replacing former Australia and South Africa batter Kepler Wessels.
After CSK's underperformance in the last three years, he is likely to be the first name out if the owners decide it's time for a change. Fleming's coaching credentials have come under fire as CSK haven't been able to win the IPL since Dhoni quit the full-time captaincy.
As reported by the Indian Express, a decision on Fleming will only be taken after a decision on MS Dhoni.
MS Dhoni distances himself from CSK
MS Dhoni did not play any matches for CSK in this year's IPL as he had to face multiple injury issues.
MS Dhoni then missed the last two matches with a thumb injury. In fact, he wasn't seen on the ground in any of the matches except for the last one at home in Chennai, where, after CSK's loss to the Sunrisers Hyderabad, he took a lap across the ground.
But that is easier said than done since other reports have mentioned that Dhoni has fallen out with CSK's top leadership and may not be seen anywhere near the franchise once IPL 2026 ends.
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