CSK bring in Zaheer Khan as head coach for IPL 2027

Inside story of how Zaheer Khan pipped Hemang Badani for CSK head coach job

There has been much intrigue around the head coach position at Chennai Super Kings ever since the franchise ended its long-term association with Stephen Fleming. The leadership group, under owner Rupa Gurunath, was keen on having an Indian-led support staff, but conversations with multiple candidates didn't materialise due to the lack of a "long-term vision".