On Monday, July 13, the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Stephen Fleming decided to mutually part ways, which brought one of the most successful partnerships in the history of the IPL to an end.
It’s important to note that Fleming joined the CSK franchise as a player in the inaugural season in 2008 and took over as a head coach in 2009. Under Fleming, CSK has won five IPL trophies as well as two Champions League Twenty20 tournaments. The team has entered the playoffs a record 12 times, while also being part of 10 IPL finals.
“Stephen Fleming has been the heartbeat of our coaching unit for almost the entire journey of this franchise. For nearly two decades, he has helped shape our identity, vision, and pursuit of excellence,” Rupa Gurunath, Owner, Chennai Super Kings, said.
“On behalf of everyone at the Super Kings franchise, we extend our deepest gratitude for his unwavering commitment, passion, and leadership. While our journey together on the field comes to a close, he will always remain an integral part of the team’s legacy,” she added.
“From the earliest days of this journey, Fleming helped define not just how we played, but what we wanted to be as a franchise. He built a culture rooted in consistency, humility, and putting the team first. His ability to understand people and bring out the best from individuals across the team has been one of his greatest strengths,” KS Viswanathan, Managing Director, Chennai Super Kings, said.
Speaking about Fleming’s tenure highlights, CSK’s back-to-back title wins in 2010 and 2011, their silverware victories in 2018 and 2023 are some of them. Interestingly, CSK is yet to announce the new head coach.
“Eighteen years is a lifetime in sport, and I leave with nothing but gratitude. My time with Chennai Super Kings has been the privilege of my coaching career. I am proud of everything we have achieved,” Stephen Fleming said.
“Together, we celebrated unforgettable victories, overcame difficult moments, and built memories that will stay with me forever. CSK will always be close to my heart, and I will be cheering the team on for years to come,” he added.
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