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    Zaheer Khan Appointed as Chennai Super Kings Head Coach for IPL 2027, Aakash Chopra Backs Appointment

    Analysis by Third Umpire·September 22, 2026

    Zaheer Khan has been appointed as Chennai Super Kings' new head coach for IPL 2027 on a one-year contract with scope for extension. The former Indian pacer's appointment marks his first head coaching role in professional cricket and ends Stephen Fleming's 16-year tenure with the five-time IPL champions, who have missed the playoffs for three consecutive seasons.

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    Zaheer Khan Appointed as Chennai Super Kings Head Coach for IPL 2027, Aakash Chopra Backs Appointment

    “He is not someone who will bully them.”

    Aakash Chopra on Zaheer Khan's appointment
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