The former New Zealander Stephen Fleming is set to continue as CSK head coach despite a poor outing in the last two seasons.
According to reports, the franchise is likely to continue with Fleming amidst the social media campaigns in the wake of back-to-back disappointing campaigns in the previous seasons.
The five-time champions completed 10th in the 2025 season and eighth in the 2026 season, which has struck the franchise’s reputation around success and consistency.
However, CSK appear unwilling to make a panic-driven decision. Stephen Fleming has been associated with the franchise since the start of the IPL in 2008 and took over as head coach in 2009.
His report is renewed annually, and the report states that it is set to be extended once again this year.
It is said that the decision also underlines the influence of MS Dhoni in CSK’s cricketing affairs. The duo have shared a successful captain-coach partnership in IPL history, and their professional relationship remains central to the franchise’s decision-making structure.
Stephen Fleming’s position as CSK head coach had come under scrutiny during the season, yet he defended his methods and accepted criticism as part of the job.
Speaking during the IPL 2026, Fleming said, “Criticism is fair when you don’t do well. I do feel in touch with the game.”
The 51-year old is currently in the United States, where he is coaching Texas Super Kings in Major League Cricket. CSK’s season review is expected to take place only after the conclusion of the ongoing MLC 2026 season.
However, Stephen Fleming is not expected to be part of the debate, with his continuation being viewed inside the franchise as almost a foregone conclusion.
Amidst the happenings, CSK have reportedly received a few trade enquiries, but it does not involve Hardik Pandya’s trade.
There was also speculation over the swap involving Khaleel Ahmed and David Miller between CSK and Delhi Capitalswhich has been denied by the franchises.
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