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CSK and Stephen Fleming Part Ways After 18 Years
The former New Zealand captain leaves after guiding CSK to five IPL titles, 12 playoff berths and 10 finals, the franchise said.
- Chennai Super Kings and head coach Stephen Fleming have mutually ended their 18-year association, concluding one of the Indian Premier League's longest partnerships following discussions between Fleming and management.
- Joining the franchise as a player in 2008, Fleming became head coach a year later and guided CSK to five IPL titles, two Champions League T20 trophies, and 12 playoff appearances.
- Following the 2023 championship, the team endured back-to-back last-place finishes in 2025 and 2026, failing to qualify for the playoffs in three consecutive seasons.
- CSK Owner Rupa Gurunath thanked Fleming for shaping the team's identity, while Managing Director KS Viswanathan praised his ability to build a culture of consistency and humility.
- "Eighteen years is a lifetime in sport," Fleming said, describing his tenure as the "privilege of my coaching career" while expressing gratitude for the memories built with Super Kings.
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