MS Dhoni Involved In CSK Decision To Appoint Zaheer Khan As Head Coach For IPL 2027
New Delhi, Sep 21: The legendary MS Dhoni was actively involved in the decision to appoint former India pacer Zaheer Khan as the new head coach of Chennai Super Kings (CSK), said the franchise’s managing director Kasi Viswanathan. Five-time champions CSK on Monday named Zaheer, 47, as their head coach for IPL 2027 and filled the high-profile vacancy left by ex-New Zealand skipper Stephen Fleming,…
Chennai Super Kings (CSK), the five-time champions, have named former India pacer Zaheer Khan as their head coach for the 2027 IPL season, following the departure of ex-New Zealand skipper Stephen Fleming. The decision was reportedly made by the cricket management, involving MS Dhoni, owner Rupa Gurunath, and skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad.
Dhoni's involvement in the coaching decision was confirmed by CSK managing director Kasi Viswanathan, who stated that he abided by their choice. Zaheer, a five-time champion and 47-year-old left-arm pacer, will have complete autonomy in selecting his backroom staff and is expected to join the CSK team without any coaching commitments elsewhere.
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