Stephen Fleming steps down as CSK head coach after 18 years in charge

July 13, 2026 1:50 PM

Stephen Fleming steps down as CSK head coach after 18 years in charge

Stephen Fleming has stepped down as head coach of the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) after guiding the team to five Indian Premier League (IPL) titles in his 18 years in charge, the franchise said on Monday. "The decision was reached with respect and gratitude, following a series of open and honest discussions between Fleming and the Super Kings management," the team said in a statement. Former New Zealand captain Fleming joined Chennai as a player in the inaugural edition of the IPL before taking ...

MS Dhoni likely to miss first two weeks of IPL 2026 due to calf strain

March 28, 2026 10:55 AM

MS Dhoni likely to miss first two weeks of IPL 2026 due to calf strain

Former India and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) captain MS Dhoni has sustained a calf strain and has been ruled out of the first two weeks of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, the franchise said in a statement. The 19th edition of the tournament is set to begin on Saturday, with defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) hosting Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in the curtain-raiser at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium. CSK are set to play their campaign opener on Monday against inaugural champion...