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Ashwin drops CSK teaching bombshell: he names Eoin Morgan as a ‘robust’ contender to take the job, whereas additionally maintaining the door open for MS Dhoni to assert the reins for one yr.
Ravichandran Ashwin and MS Dhoni.
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Former Chennai Tremendous Kings (CSK) all-rounder Ravichandran Ashwin has provided two potential routes for the teaching transition on the franchise after Stephen Fleming’s mutually agreed departure final month. Ashwin mentioned 2019 World Cup-winning captain Eoin Morgan is a ‘robust’ contender to exchange Fleming, however the potential for MS Dhoni accepting a caretaker position on the franchise for one yr additionally remained open.
Morgan has no expertise of teaching on the highest degree, however is famend as a masterful tactician, who helped flip round England’s ODI fortunes. He additionally led Kolkata Knight Riders to an IPL ultimate because the captain in 2021, the place his skill to form the squad in his uber-aggressive philosophy was extensively praised. At present, he’s serving on the board of administrators of the Hundred franchise London Spirit.
“I’ve a sense Eoin Morgan is perhaps coming… His identify is doing the rounds strongly…; early discussions are on, little question. On this, two situations: Eoin Morgan- will he take it this yr? Or another person builds the group in a mini public sale, and he takes it later?” Ashwin mentioned on his YouTube channel.
The previous India spinner spoke about how Brendon McCullum, one other identify being mentioned for the job, may not be potential due to his prior commitments with the England ODI and T20I groups. Ashwin mentioned that whereas the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) appears open to permitting their head coach to work within the IPL, it gained’t be easy with the 2027 World Cup now simply over a yr away.
On Morgan, Ashwin claimed that he has been in demand from different franchises, too, however has been turning down affords.
Dhoni to teach CSK?
Dhoni’s presence overrides the whole lot at CSK. Because the five-time profitable captain, he nonetheless holds supreme energy and any teaching appointment should be ratified by him.
Ashwin mentioned that in such a fragile time, when discussions on commerce offers are ongoing, CSK wants somebody to take the accountability, whether or not it’s Ruturaj Gaikwad snatching the reins or a rapidly appointed new head coach.
He argued that these circumstances could possibly be good for no appointment, i.e., Dhoni informally finishing up the position of main the group for one more yr, earlier than somebody like Morgan could possibly be appointed forward of the IPL 2028 mega public sale.
“I’ve a robust hunch that below Dhoni’s management, just like the shoots of a banyan tree, the others will work collectively… Personally, that route is the right one. I nonetheless assume so. As a result of the appointment shall be a contact late. As a result of the mega public sale is just one yr away. … My strongest hunch is that below MS Dhoni’s management, just like the shoots of a banyan tree, the others will work collectively. That’s my strongest hunch for not less than the following one yr,” Ashwin mentioned.
August 12, 2026, 18:57 IST
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