Chennai Super Kings are one of the most successful franchise in the history of the Indian Premier League. But after struggling to qualify in the last few years there were plenty of questions regarding the management. There were plenty of shouts for removal of head coach Stephen Fleming. However, despite struggling in the last few years, Chennai Super Kings are unlikely to change their head coach. As per the reports from Cricbuzz, Stephen Fleming, who has overseen one of the most successful eras in IPL history will continue as head coach of the franchise in the upcoming season.

Stephen Fleming has been associated with CSK since their inaugural season in 2008 and has served as head coach since 2009. He has been with the team throughout the years and has been fairly successful. He retains the confidence of the franchise despite recent calls from some quarters for a change in coaching personnel. Sources close to the CSK management have reported that Fleming has the respect in the room and he will be backed by the management during this tough time.

Fleming gets the backing from Chennai Super Kings

During the IPL 2026 there were plenty of ‘’Sack Fleming" campaigns surfacing on social media from the fans who were not happy with the tactics used by Chennai Super Kings. There were also suggestions floating around as to who should be the next coach for CSK with some fans in favour of former CSK player Ravi Ashwin. However, the Chennai Super Kings franchise is not expected to alter its course, with Fleming set to remain in charge and continue as head coach, at least for the next season.

Chennai Super Kings finished tenth in the table in IPL 2025 and failed to qualify for the playoffs in IPL 2026. For a team with the success rate of Chennai Super Kings, the back to back season not being able to qualify has the fans disappointed. There were plenty of fans and experts who thought that Stephen Fleming should be removed as head coach after the end of this edition. As per the reports from Cricbuzz, Stephen Fleming's contract is renewed annually and it is expected that it will be extended once again this year, as has been the case in the past. Stephen Fleming will retain his spot as the head coach of the side in the upcoming season and the fans will hope he can work some magic and bring back the glory days for the franchise.