Fleming steps down as CSK head coach after 18 years with franchise
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 13, 2026, 6:40 AM
Last updated Jul 13, 2026
Stephen Fleming has stepped down as the head coach of Chennai Super Kings (CSK) following an 18-year tenure. During this time, he led CSK to five Indian Premier League titles and two Champions League T20 titles. Fleming’s departure marks the end of a significant era for the franchise, which has been a dominant force in Indian cricket under his leadership. CSK will now look for a new head coach to carry forward the team's legacy in upcoming seasons.
- •Fleming oversaw CSK for 18 years
- •Led team to five IPL titles
- •Guided CSK to two Champions League T20 victories
- •CSK seeks new head coach moving forward
- 12:33 PMYahoo Sports — 'Eighteen years': Stephen Fleming's final message after Chennai Super Kings exit
- 8:53 AMYahoo Sports — Stephen Fleming's CSK legacy: Every title won by the Super Kings franchise across IPL and other T20 leagues during his 18-year reign
- 6:40 AMESPNcricinfo — Fleming steps down as CSK head coach after 18-year stint
"Chennai Super Kings coach Stephen Fleming has ended his eighteen-year association with the team. Fleming, who served as player and coach, guided CSK to five IPL titles. He expressed deep gratitude for his time and the memories created with the franchise. The team has not reached the playoffs in the last three IPL seasons. Fleming will continue to support the Chennai Super Kings in the future.
"Stephen Fleming leaves Chennai Super Kings after 18 years. Relive every IPL and Champions League T20 title won during his legendary coaching reign.
"During his tenure, Fleming oversaw five IPL and two Champions League T20 titles
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 13, 2026, 12:33 PM'Eighteen years': Stephen Fleming's final message after Chennai Super Kings exit
Chennai Super Kings coach Stephen Fleming has ended his eighteen-year association with the team. Fleming, who served as player and coach, guided CSK to five IPL titles. He expressed deep gratitude for his time and the memories created with the franchise. The team has not reached the playoffs in the last three IPL seasons. Fleming will continue to support the Chennai Super Kings in the future.
- Yahoo SportsJul 13, 2026, 8:53 AMStephen Fleming's CSK legacy: Every title won by the Super Kings franchise across IPL and other T20 leagues during his 18-year reign
Stephen Fleming leaves Chennai Super Kings after 18 years. Relive every IPL and Champions League T20 title won during his legendary coaching reign.
- ESPNcricinfoJul 13, 2026, 6:40 AMFleming steps down as CSK head coach after 18-year stint
During his tenure, Fleming oversaw five IPL and two Champions League T20 titles
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