Stephen Fleming

Ricky Ponting is keen to be an international coach but indicated the timing is not yet right for him

With Dhoni not as fit as he once was, "we're trying to find that balance where he can have an impact on the match," says Fleming

It adds to CSK's woes who are already running thin on seam-bowling resources

"We've had injuries, we've been a little bit unsettled, but the main thing is getting guys in key areas and in form," CSK coach Fleming says

It's the first time in over a decade that a CSK-MI game will not witness Dhoni and Rohit as captains

By ensuring that they pair left-right combinations and spin hitters with pace hitters, CSK have significantly raised the ceiling of their line-up

His last act as captain was lifting the IPL trophy. His most lasting act, subverting expectation

Head coach says it was Dhoni's decision to step down from the captaincy after a "lot of consideration"

One of the lynchpins of Chennai Super Kings' success in the IPL talks about the franchise's philosophy and their belief in creating an environment where people feel they belong

Saqlain Mushtaq and James Foster to also be part of the set-up as New Zealand plan to rotate their support staff over the next four months

South Africa internationals David Miller and Gerald Coetzee will also be part of the Dallas-based franchise

Rayudu, Rahane and Dube - all at different stages of their careers - brought out their best through the season

"The freedom which CSK gives, it's massive," says Rahane as Super Kings' players and staff react to their fifth IPL title

"We are realistic about how difficult it is to get to this stage. That's why we are proud of our record of being consistent," adds the CSK head coach

Once a net bowler with CSK, Varun has worked on - and added to - his variations to become KKR's spin frontman at IPL 2023

The two young Sri Lankans with unique skill sets are bowling the difficult overs and it is working for Chennai Super Kings

Captain managing knee injury says coach Stephen Fleming, with Sisanda Magala, Deepak Chahar, Ben Stokes and Simarjeet Singh currently on the sidelines

Super Kings coach Fleming "pretty positive" about the progress Stokes has made

Fleming is now the head coach at all three CSK teams, in the IPL, at the SA20, and at the MLC