<p>Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Chennai Super Kings (CSK) is sans coach as of now after Stephan Fleming stood down recently post a successful 18-year-long stint. The five-time champions have not announced a new coach as of now but retired Indian off-spinner Ravi Ashwin thinks a former England player could land the job. The absence of coach, according to Ashwin, hampers CSK's trade window deals as well with the franchise being linked to Hardik Pandya trade from Mumbai Indians.</p><h2>Who will become next CSK coach?</h2><p>"Names like Andrew Flintoff and Brendon McCullum have been doing the rounds. That’ll be a good swap to send Stephen Fleming to England and get McCullum here. Now, the ECB are fine with sharing jobs so McCullum can be England’s white-ball coach and do the same with CSK. But I have a feeling that Eoin Morgan could be that Englishman who becomes CSK’s head coach,” Ashwin said on his YouTube channel. Notably, both Flintoff and McCullum have played for CSK in the past.</p><p><strong>Also Read</strong> - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/shoaib-akhtar-says-seam-friendly-england-pitches-will-be-very-difficult-for-pakistan-in-upcoming-test-series-1786597072547">Shoaib Akhtar says seam-friendly England pitches 'will be very difficult' for Pakistan in upcoming Test series</a></p><p>Ashwin also pointed out how lack of a coach affects the trade window opportunity for the CSK and said: "It must be remembered that the trade window is ongoing. And CSK are still without a coach. This makes discussing trade deals very hard. While there are rumors about a Hardik Pandya trade for Khaleel Ahmed and Shivam Dube, the incoming coach might feel he could extract the best out of Khaleel or Dube. Let’s not forget that Dube has played in beast mode for CSK themselves two to three years back."</p><h2>What next for CSK?</h2><p>Since winning their last title in 2023, CSK have failed to make it the playoffs in the last three seasons from IPL 2024 to 2026. CSK finished on 8th in last season out of 10 teams, which is slightly better than last place finish in the 2025, and three spots lower than fifth place finish in IPL 2024.</p>

Following Stephen Fleming's departure after 18 years, Ashwin predicts Eoin Morgan could be CSK's next head coach, noting the vacancy complicates active IPL trade window negotiations.

Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Chennai Super Kings (CSK) is sans coach as of now after Stephan Fleming stood down recently post a successful 18-year-long stint. The five-time champions have not announced a new coach as of now but retired Indian off-spinner Ravi Ashwin thinks a former England player could land the job. The absence of coach, according to Ashwin, hampers CSK's trade window deals as well with the franchise being linked to Hardik Pandya trade from Mumbai Indians. Who will become next CSK coach? "Names like Andrew Flintoff and Brendon McCullum have been doing the rounds. That’ll be a good swap to send Stephen Fleming to England and get McCullum here. Now, the ECB are fine with sharing jobs so McCullum can be England’s white-ball coach and do the same with CSK. But I have a feeling that Eoin Morgan could be that Englishman who becomes CSK’s head coach,” Ashwin said on his YouTube channel. Notably, both Flintoff and McCullum have played for CSK in the past. Also Read - Shoaib Akhtar says seam-friendly England pitches 'will be very difficult' for Pakistan in upcoming Test series Ashwin also pointed out how lack of a coach affects the trade window opportunity for the CSK and said: "It must be remembered that the trade window is ongoing. And CSK are still without a coach. This makes discussing trade deals very hard. While there are rumors about a Hardik Pandya trade for Khaleel Ahmed and Shivam Dube, the incoming coach might feel he could extract the best out of Khaleel or Dube. Let’s not forget that Dube has played in beast mode for CSK themselves two to three years back." What next for CSK? Since winning their last title in 2023, CSK have failed to make it the playoffs in the last three seasons from IPL 2024 to 2026. CSK finished on 8th in last season out of 10 teams, which is slightly better than last place finish in the 2025, and three spots lower than fifth place finish in IPL 2024.

<p>Following Stephen Fleming's departure after 18 years, Ashwin predicts Eoin Morgan could be CSK's next head coach, noting the vacancy complicates active IPL trade window negotiations.</p>

England's 2019 ODI WC winning captain Eoin Morgan to be next CSK coach? Ravi Ashwin has a 'feeling'

<p>Chennai Super Kings head coach Stephan Fleming has parted way with the IPL franchise after 18 years in position. The announcement came on Monday (Jul 13). Fleming, the former New Zealand skipper, had joined CSK as a player in 2008 before taking over coach duties in 2009 onwards. He also stepped down from other Super Kings franchises - Texas Super Kings in the USA's Major League Cricket (MLC) and Jo'burg Super Kings in South Africa's SA20. Fleming stood down after Texas Super Kings finished last in MLC 2026.</p><h2>What is Fleming's record as CSK coach?</h2><p>Under Fleming, CSK became of the most successful IPL teams in the history - winning joint-most five titles in 2010, 2011, 2018, 2021 and 2023. They also won now defunct Champions League in 2010 and 2014. CSK, under Fleming, made it to playoffs a record 12 times and played the final 10 times. He forged one of the most successful captain-coach partnership with MS Dhoni who led CSK to all five titles.</p><p><strong>Also Read</strong> - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/will-rahul-dravid-replace-brendon-mccullum-as-england-s-test-coach-here-s-what-the-report-says-1783908815397">Dravid to replace McCullum as England's Test coach? Here's what the report says</a></p><p>In the last three seasons though, CSK have not been up to the mark with their own level - finishing eighth in 2026 before finishing last in 2025.</p><h2>What Fleming said about stepping down?</h2><p>"Eighteen years is a lifetime in sport, and I leave with nothing but gratitude," Fleming said in a statement. "My time with Chennai Super Kings has been the privilege of my coaching career. I am proud of everything we have achieved. Together, we celebrated unforgettable victories, overcame difficult moments, and built memories that will stay with me forever. CSK will always be close to my heart, and I will be cheering the team on for years to come."</p><h2>How CSK responded about parting ways with Fleming?</h2><p>"Stephen Fleming has been the heartbeat of our coaching unit for almost the entire journey of this franchise," CSK owner Rupa Gurunath said. "For nearly two decades, he has helped shape our identity, vision, and pursuit of excellence. While our journey together on the field comes to a close, he will always remain an integral part of the team's legacy."</p>

Under Fleming, CSK became of the most successful IPL teams in the history - winning joint-most five titles in 2010, 2011, 2018, 2021 and 2023. They also won now defunct Champions League in 2010 and 2014.

Chennai Super Kings head coach Stephan Fleming has parted way with the IPL franchise after 18 years in position. The announcement came on Monday (Jul 13). Fleming, the former New Zealand skipper, had joined CSK as a player in 2008 before taking over coach duties in 2009 onwards. He also stepped down from other Super Kings franchises - Texas Super Kings in the USA's Major League Cricket (MLC) and Jo'burg Super Kings in South Africa's SA20. Fleming stood down after Texas Super Kings finished last in MLC 2026. What is Fleming's record as CSK coach? Under Fleming, CSK became of the most successful IPL teams in the history - winning joint-most five titles in 2010, 2011, 2018, 2021 and 2023. They also won now defunct Champions League in 2010 and 2014. CSK, under Fleming, made it to playoffs a record 12 times and played the final 10 times. He forged one of the most successful captain-coach partnership with MS Dhoni who led CSK to all five titles. Also Read - Dravid to replace McCullum as England's Test coach? Here's what the report says In the last three seasons though, CSK have not been up to the mark with their own level - finishing eighth in 2026 before finishing last in 2025. What Fleming said about stepping down? "Eighteen years is a lifetime in sport, and I leave with nothing but gratitude," Fleming said in a statement. "My time with Chennai Super Kings has been the privilege of my coaching career. I am proud of everything we have achieved. Together, we celebrated unforgettable victories, overcame difficult moments, and built memories that will stay with me forever. CSK will always be close to my heart, and I will be cheering the team on for years to come." How CSK responded about parting ways with Fleming? "Stephen Fleming has been the heartbeat of our coaching unit for almost the entire journey of this franchise," CSK owner Rupa Gurunath said. "For nearly two decades, he has helped shape our identity, vision, and pursuit of excellence. While our journey together on the field comes to a close, he will always remain an integral part of the team's legacy."

<p>Under Fleming, CSK became of the most successful IPL teams in the history - winning joint-most five titles in 2010, 2011, 2018, 2021 and 2023. They also won now defunct Champions League in 2010 and 2014.</p>

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'Eighteen years is lifetime': Head coach Fleming, Chennai Super Kings part ways