Chennai Super Kings (CSK) are examining all of the available options before taking a final decision on appointing their next head coach. The franchise legend MS Dhoni is reportedly handling the matter on his own. As the franchise is not in any hurry, the announcement could take more time than expected.
CSK are yet to announce their head coach after snubbing their long aid Stephen Fleming from the position across their franchises. Fleming served the franchise as the head coach for about 18 years. So, to find a proper replacement for the former New Zealand captain, CSK will have to make a crucial call.
CSK and Stephen Fleming parted ways weeks ago. As of now, the five-time IPL champions are without a head coach. Who will be the successor to Stephen Fleming? According to the latest updates, any Indian coach is unlikely to get the job.
Venkata Krishna B, an Indian Express journalist, claimed in his ' X ' post that the franchise could announce the appointment of their new head coach by October.
Currently, they are evaluating the situation with the help of their former captain MS Dhoni. Super Kings are likely to appoint an overseas coach in place of Stephen Fleming. Dhoni is looking after the overseas recruitment process.
"Update on CSK: New coach is most likely to be a foreigner. Dhoni to oversee the appointment process. As things stand, an announcement is unlikely before October. And also no trade talks underway for now," the 'X' post of the journalist read.
Update on CSK: New coach is most likely to be a foreigner. Dhoni to oversee the appointment process. As things stand announcement unlikely before October. And also no trade talks underway for now.
— Venkata Krishna B (@venkatatweets) August 18, 2026Big former cricketers are candidates to become the next head coach of the Chennai Super Kings
According to speculations, there are multiple names who could be the successor of Stephen Fleming. Brendon McCullum, Eoin Morgan, Ricky Ponting, Rahul Dravid, and Hemang Badani are among the rumoured names. However, nothing is confirmed yet. If the claims of the journalist are to be believed, then the two former Indian cricketers, Rahul Dravid and Hemang Badani, have no chance of becoming Chennai Super Kings' new head coach.
Mike Hussey has also emerged as a potential candidate to get the appointment letter. Hussey is among those who are still associated with the IPL team. From player to their batting coach, the former Australia batter has so far done his job precisely. Former cricketers,s including Kris Srikkanth,th previously opined that Super Kings should secure Mike Hussey as their next head coach,ach as he knows the atmosphere and the work ethic of the franchise very well.
Will Hardik Pandya join Chennai Super Kings?
Because of the delay in announcing the recruitment of the head coach, a part of the cricket fans are assuming the franchise could miss to utilise lucrative off-season transfer deals. The Yellow camp is heavily linked to the Mumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya. According to claims from reliable sources, the former IPL champions are in the race to get Pandya on board ahead of the IPL 2027 season.
In this possible deal too, MS Dhoni is reportedly playing a key role behind the scenes. Without the head coach, can CSK convince Hardik Pandya to join the team? The question has started to be raised.
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