Tezzbuzz Desk– Discussions have intensified regarding the new head coach of Chennai Super Kings (CSK). This post is vacant after the departure of the team's veteran coach Stephen Fleming and now the search for a new coach is going on. Meanwhile, former Australian batsman Matthew Hayden, who played for CSK from 2008 to 2011, has suggested a special name for the new head coach. The special thing is that the player whose name has been taken by Hayden belongs to Chennai only.
According to Matthew Hayden, Dinesh Karthik can be the perfect choice for the new head coach of CSK. Hayden advocated Karthik's name in an interview given to Sportsstar. He told that Karthik has a good understanding of the team and cricket and the biggest thing is that he comes from Chennai. In such a situation, his local connection with CSK can prove to be very important for the team. Dinesh Karthik's direct association with CSK may not have been long, but he is well acquainted with Tamil Nadu cricket and the environment of Chennai. Apart from this, due to playing in IPL for a long time, he has a good understanding of the tournament and the needs of the players. This is why Hayden feels that Karthik can give a different perspective to the team as a coach.
This change will be big for CSK, because after the departure of Stephen Fleming, the team needs a new leadership. Fleming was the head coach of CSK for a long time and during his tenure the team achieved great success. Under his coaching, CSK won the IPL title 5 times, while the team also won the Champions League T20 title twice. In such a situation, it will not be an easy decision for the franchise to bring a new person in his place. Dinesh Karthik is currently associated with Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB). He is playing the role of batting coach and mentor of the team. Karthik's IPL career as a player has been very long and full of experience. He has played for many franchises and has been a part of teams in different situations. This experience can make him a strong candidate for coaching roles in the future.
Matthew Hayden also indicated that if CSK appoints Dinesh Karthik as head coach in place of Fleming, it will be a big step for the franchise. However, no official announcement has been made by CSK regarding the name of the new head coach. There is a continuous discussion among the fans about the new coach and speculations are also being made about the role of Mahendra Singh Dhoni. In such a situation, Hayden's suggestion of Karthik's name makes this entire debate more interesting. Now it remains to be seen how much the CSK management considers this suggestion and who ultimately hands over the command of the team in place of Fleming.