Overview
- The franchise parted ways with long‑time head coach Stephen Fleming in July 2026 and has opened a formal search for his successor.
- CSK CEO Kasi Viswanathan has entrusted MS Dhoni with leading the selection process and Dhoni is steering the shortlist toward an Indian appointment.
- Hemang Badani is widely reported as the leading candidate but would need to give up roles with Southern Brave, Dubai Capitals and Seattle Orcas to meet CSK’s exclusivity demand.
- A three‑person Cricket Management Committee made up of MS Dhoni, captain Ruturaj Gaikwad and owner Rupa Gurunath holds final approval and the club expects to name a coach within weeks.
- Speculation about Eoin Morgan and about Baba Indrajith or Baba Aparajith joining the senior coaching staff has been publicly denied or clarified by multiple reports.