With Stephen Fleming stepping down after a historic 17-year tenure as the head coach of Chennai Super Kings (CSK), speculation over who will succeed the legendary Kiwi has reached a fever pitch.
Former India off-spinner and long-time CSK stalwart Ravichandran Ashwin has dropped a major revelation, suggesting that England’s World Cup-winning captain, Eoin Morgan, is a leading candidate for the role.
his white-ball legacy is unquestioned Although Morgan has no prior head coaching experience at the international or franchise level since retiring in 2023. He famously overhauled England’s white-ball setup, leading them to their inaugural 2019 ODI World Cup victory, and captained Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) to the IPL 2021 final. Rebuilding A Squad in Transition Ashwin addressed rumors surrounding England head coach Brendon McCullum, noting that his full-time commitment to the ECB ahead of the 2027 World Cup makes an IPL crossover deal difficult.
I think a decision will be made in the next week,” he said. “I have a strong hunch. Eoin Morgan’s name is strongly linked to the CSK head coach role, per my sources. Notably, Morgan, the former England limited-overs captain has no prior experience as a head coach at international or franchise level. Since retiring from professional cricket, he has primarily worked in commentary, punditry, and related roles.
