Chennai Super Kings appoint Zaheer Khan as their new head coach

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) has appointed former India pacer Zaheer Khan as its new head coach for IPL 2027. Zaheer replaces Stephen Fleming, who guided the team from 2009 to 2026.

The former New Zealand skipper was removed from the job earlier this year after three poor seasons for the five-time champion, in which it failed to qualify for the playoffs.

Interestingly, the announcement hints that Zaheer will be on a one-year contract. With the mega auction set to take place before 2028, it remains to be seen if this is a short-term arrangement.