Chennai Super Kings have appointed former India pace great Zaheer Khan as their new head coach for the upcoming season. Zaheer replaces Stephen Fleming, who was at the helm for 18 seasons, as CSK opt for an Indian coach
Updated On – 21 September 2026, 06:54 PM
Chennai:: Chennai Super Kings on Monday named former India pace great Zaheer Khan as their new head coach for the upcoming season.
Zaheer replaced Stephen Fleming, who was at the helm for 18 seasons.
“Welcoming Zaheer Khan as the Head Coach of Chennai Super Kings,” CSK announced on X.
The soon-to-be 48-year-old Zaheer played 92 Tests, 200 ODIs and 17 T20Is for India. He was the highest wicket-taker during the historic 2011 World Cup campaign with 21 scalps.
Zaheer had mentored Lucknow Super Giants during the 2024 season.
Fleming announced in July last year that he was parting ways with the five-time champions.
It is understood that CSK’s cricket management committee, comprising MS Dhoni, skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad and owner Rupa Gurunath, wanted an Indian coach this time.
