R Ashwin praised Stephen Fleming's remarkable 18-year tenure with Chennai Super Kings but emphasized the need for a fresh direction, suggesting MS Dhoni as the ideal successor.
Stephen Fleming has stepped down as CSK coach (Image Source: X/@ChennaiIPL)
Jul 15, 2026
08:40 pm
What's the storyFormer Indian cricketer R Ashwin has backed MS Dhoni to take over as the head coach of Chennai Super Kings (CSK).
The endorsement comes after Stephen Fleming's 18-year association with the franchise.
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