Chennai Super Kings appear to have moved closer to finding their new head coach ahead of the IPL 2027 season, with former Australia batter and current CSK batting coach Mike Hussey emerging as the frontrunner
for the role.
The development comes after the exit of Stephen Fleming, who had been at the helm of the franchise for several years. With Fleming no longer set to continue as head coach, CSK have been assessing their options as they prepare for a new chapter.
According to the latest update, Hussey has emerged as a strong contender to take over the head coach position. The Australian already has a long-standing association with the franchise and understands the CSK setup, having previously represented the team as a player before taking up a coaching role.
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Mike Hussey is reportedly the front-runner to become Chennai Super Kings’ new head coach. 👀
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Hussey’s familiarity with the players, management and the franchise’s overall culture could be an important factor in CSK’s decision-making process. His current involvement with the team also means that he is well aware of the expectations surrounding one of the most successful franchises in IPL history.
MS Dhoni held talks with Eoin Morgan
Before Hussey’s name emerged as the frontrunner, former England captain Eoin Morgan was also linked with the CSK head coach position.
MS Dhoni was reportedly seen in the UK speaking with Morgan, with discussions believed to have included whether the former England white-ball captain would be interested in taking up a role with CSK.
Morgan has considerable coaching and leadership experience following his international playing career, particularly after leading England to their maiden ODI World Cup title in 2019. His name consequently became one of the talking points surrounding CSK’s search for Fleming’s successor.
However, the latest development has put Hussey firmly into the conversation, with the former Australia international now reportedly leading the race for the position.
CSK enter a new coaching era
The appointment of Fleming’s successor will mark a significant transition for Chennai Super Kings. Fleming played a major role in shaping CSK’s identity and was closely associated with the franchise’s success over the years.
If Hussey is eventually appointed, CSK would have an individual with an existing understanding of the franchise taking charge of the team. With preparations for IPL 2027 expected to gather pace, the decision on the new head coach could be one of the key developments for the five-time champions in the build-up to the new season.
