The five-time IPL Champions parted ways with Fleming after the franchise missed the playoffs for a third consecutive season in 2026. CEO Kasi Viswanathan confirmed that the responsibility of finding the next head coach has been handed to Dhoni, who is also looking to oversee a major rebuild of the squad.
Badani recently parted ways with Delhi Capitals. He has won titles in the SA20, ILT20 and Lanka Premier League. His experience with Tamil Nadu could also work in his favour, especially after CSK struggled to read the conditions at Chepauk in recent seasons.
CSK Role Could Become a Hurdle for Hemang Badani
The report also stated that MS Dhoni has proposed that the new head coach should work exclusively with CSK and avoid commitments with other T20 leagues. Notably, Stephen Fleming also coached Johannesburg Super Kings in the SA20 and Texas Super Kings in Major League Cricket.
He currently coaches Southern Brave in The Hundred and Dubai Capitals in the ILT20, while also working as a consultant for Seattle Orcas. It remains unclear whether the Chennai-based franchise would compensate him for giving up those roles.
CSK’s Poor IPL 2026 Campaign Triggers Major Rebuild
CSK finished eighth in the IPL 2026 points table under captain Ruturaj Gaikwad. They won six and lost eight of their 14 league matches to finish with 12 points. Former captain Dhoni also missed the entire season due to a calf injury.
The bowling attack struggled with consistency and injuries. Khaleel Ahmed missed the season after being ruled out early, while death-overs specialist Jamie Overton also suffered an injury during the latter stages.
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