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Fleming reckons Dhoni has another four years of captaincy left in him

Fleming reckons Dhoni has another four years of captaincy left in him

Rediff.com3 May 2014

Chennai Super Kings coach Stephen Fleming feels that Mahendra Singh Dhoni is good enough to continue as a captain for three years but the New Zealander is not sure "whether he can continue playing all three formats" for that long a time.

Here's why Fleming calls D/L method 'rubbish'

Here's why Fleming calls D/L method 'rubbish'

Rediff.com15 May 2016

Rising Pune Supergiants coach Stephen Fleming termed the ICC approved rule for rain-truncated games as 'rubbish' stating that a change is needed at least in the shortest format.

Dube to dominate T20 WC? CSK coach backs him

Dube to dominate T20 WC? CSK coach backs him

Rediff.com30 Apr 2024

Dube has 350 runs in nine outings at a strike rate of 172.41, including three half-centuries.

What's Dada Suggesting In This Post?

What's Dada Suggesting In This Post?

Rediff.com30 May 2024

His post garnered plenty of replies, some asking if Dada's tweet suggested he didn't approve of Gambhir as head coach.

'Dhoni still going strong; not my role to end his career'

'Dhoni still going strong; not my role to end his career'

Rediff.com5 Apr 2025

CSK head coach Stephen Fleming said Mahendra Singh Dhoni is 'still going strong' and putting an end to the former skipper's run in the IPL is not a role assigned to him.

Bowlers beware... Fearless kids are owning IPL

Bowlers beware... Fearless kids are owning IPL

Rediff.com4 May 2025

Chennai Super Kings coach Stephen Fleming and Rajasthan Royals head coach Rahul Dravid have praised the composure of young batsmen Ayush Mhatre and Vaibhav Suryavanshi in the IPL.

CSK coach Fleming praises Gaikwad's superb innings

CSK coach Fleming praises Gaikwad's superb innings

Rediff.com20 Sep 2021

After registering a thrilling 20-run win over Mumbai Indians in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021, Chennai Super Kings (CSK) Stephen Fleming hailed opening batsman Ruturaj Gaikwad for playing a match-winning 88-run knock.

Ponting Won't Take Up India Coach Job

Ponting Won't Take Up India Coach Job

Rediff.com23 May 2024

'I'd love to be a senior coach of a national team, but with the other things that I have in my life and wanting to have a bit of time at home... everyone knows if you take a job working with the Indian team you can't be involved in an IPL team, so it would take that out of it as well.'

WATCH! CSK doesn't spare anyone from cake facewash

WATCH! CSK doesn't spare anyone from cake facewash

Rediff.com1 Apr 2019

It turned out to be a special gift for head coach Stephen Fleming on his 46th birthday.

Dhoni vs Gaikwad: Who's the cooler captain?

Dhoni vs Gaikwad: Who's the cooler captain?

Rediff.com13 Apr 2024

Fleming clarified that appointing Ruturaj as skipper is a long-term call and not a makeshift decision by the five-time winners.

Bravo to miss another couple of games: Fleming

Bravo to miss another couple of games: Fleming

Rediff.com20 Sep 2020

Bravo to miss another couple of games: Fleming

Lot of concern in the CSK batting line-up: Pujara

Lot of concern in the CSK batting line-up: Pujara

Rediff.com29 Mar 2025

Cheteshwar Pujara elieves that a shift in playing philosophy is the need of the hour for CSK even if it means scoring at a quicker clip.

Can't focus too much on Russell: Fleming

Can't focus too much on Russell: Fleming

Rediff.com8 Apr 2019

Whether it's spin or seam at the end you've to be accurate against hitters like Russell, Dhoni, Pollard and Pandya. It's no different really, the pressure is always on in the last few over

IPL Auction: 'CSK can use Ashwin in a number of ways'

IPL Auction: 'CSK can use Ashwin in a number of ways'

Rediff.com24 Nov 2024

Ravichandran Ashwin was bought by CSK for Rs 9.75 crore during the Day 1 of the IPL 2025 auction.

Spot The Winning Coach Contest

Spot The Winning Coach Contest

Rediff.com11 Oct 2021

Look at the reactions from Chennai Super Kings Coach Stephen Fleming and Delhi Capitals Head Coach Ricky Ponting after IPL 2021's first qualifier match and let us know whose team won.

Dhoni is going to get better and better, says Fleming

Dhoni is going to get better and better, says Fleming

Rediff.com20 Apr 2021

Chennai Super Kings head coach Stephen Fleming said England player Moeen Ali has strengthened the team as he brings all-round value to it, which was missed in the last IPL season.

Dhoni breaks silence on his IPL future

Dhoni breaks silence on his IPL future

Rediff.com8 May 2025

Chennai Super Kings captain MS Dhoni said he will decide on his IPL future after working hard for 6-8 months and assessing whether his body can cope with the demands of the game.

Why Mhatre got quick promotion into CSK's Playing XI

Why Mhatre got quick promotion into CSK's Playing XI

Rediff.com21 Apr 2025

'A stage that seems big -- but it's (the) one that's familiar -- so we banked on him being comfortable with his surroundings and he certainly looked all that. It was an impressive debut.'

We were outplayed: CSK coach Fleming

We were outplayed: CSK coach Fleming

Rediff.com8 May 2019

'They (MI) were confident, playing well and putting us under pressure. They were playing a nice brand of cricket even in our conditions...they have simply outplayed us'

CSK backs pacer Chaudhary despite 'tough baptism'

CSK backs pacer Chaudhary despite 'tough baptism'

Rediff.com6 Apr 2024

Terming pacer Mukesh Choudhary's poor performance against Sunrisers Hyderabad as "tough baptism", Chennai Super Kings head coach Stephen Fleming asserted that the defending champions remain committed to support their players in search of "a new hero when short on firepower".

Gujarat Titans host CSK with top-two finish in sight

Gujarat Titans host CSK with top-two finish in sight

Rediff.com24 May 2025

Gujarat Titans will be aiming for a top-two spot even as Chennai Super Kings continue planning for the future when the two teams meet in the Indian Premier League match in Ahmedabad on Sunday.

State T20 leagues the cradle for emerging IPL talents

State T20 leagues the cradle for emerging IPL talents

Rediff.com9 Apr 2025

'These (State T20 Leagues) are really good because you get an opportunity to play and these guys play with the Kookaburra ball, they (get to) play in those special situations.'

'Gambhir will be brilliant as India coach'

'Gambhir will be brilliant as India coach'

Rediff.com24 May 2024

Former England cricketer Graeme Swann believes Kolkata Knight Riders team mentor Gautam Gambhir will be a 'brilliant' head coach for India.

CSK coach's surprising revelation about Rahane

CSK coach's surprising revelation about Rahane

Rediff.com30 May 2023

Ajinkya Rahane's tansformation impresses CSK coach

I'm not concerned: CSK coach Fleming on Jadeja's poor form

I'm not concerned: CSK coach Fleming on Jadeja's poor form

Rediff.com5 May 2022

In the 10 matches this season, Jadeja has scored just 116 runs

CSK are better prepared for this IPL final compared to past: Fleming

CSK are better prepared for this IPL final compared to past: Fleming

Rediff.com27 May 2023

CSK coach Stephen Fleming said the former champs are better prepared for this final.

'You'll only realize how much Dhoni is missed when he goes'

'You'll only realize how much Dhoni is missed when he goes'

Rediff.com22 Apr 2023

Mahendra Singh Dhoni has played a huge role in getting his players in the Chennai Super King camp to perform and they will miss the talismanic skipper once he hangs up his boots, says former England captain Eoin Morgan.

Gaikwad has shown he is the right player for CSK: Fleming

Gaikwad has shown he is the right player for CSK: Fleming

Rediff.com30 Oct 2020

Chennai Super Kings coach Stephen Fleming took solace from finding the "right player" in Ruturaj Gaikwad as he dealt with the mixed emotions of notching up victories after being knocked out of the IPL play-offs contention.

CSK, SRH fight for IPL survival in Chepauk

CSK, SRH fight for IPL survival in Chepauk

Rediff.com24 Apr 2025

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) will face off in a crucial Indian Premier League (IPL) match on Friday, both teams desperate for a win to keep their playoff hopes alive.

CSK coach Fleming defends Dhoni's approach

CSK coach Fleming defends Dhoni's approach

Rediff.com23 Sep 2020

Dhoni came out to bat at number seven in Tuesday's match and took time to settle down before unleashing his powerful shots

CSK in play-offs, but 'home advantage' still a bother

CSK in play-offs, but 'home advantage' still a bother

Rediff.com20 May 2023

Chennai Super Kings may struggle to capitalise on the home advantage during the IPL play-offs as they are still "not sure" of the conditions at the Chepauk, says head coach Stephen Fleming.

CSK undone by Gill, Sudharsan's 'high calibre' batting

CSK undone by Gill, Sudharsan's 'high calibre' batting

Rediff.com11 May 2024

Chennai Super Kings head coach Stephen Fleming says the defending champions were undone by "high calibre" batting effort of the Gujarat Titans openers -- skipper Shubman Gill and B Sai Sudharsan -- during their 35-run defeat in the IPL match in Ahmedabad on Friday.

Gambhir's appointment as India coach 'a done deal'

Gambhir's appointment as India coach 'a done deal'

Rediff.com29 May 2024

The central theme of their discussion was 'desh ke liye karna hai', reflecting a mutual belief in serving the country.

Dravid to quit as India coach after T20 World Cup?

Dravid to quit as India coach after T20 World Cup?

Rediff.com15 May 2024

Rahul Dravid has already informed the BCCI about his decision to step away from the role after the T20 World Cup.

We have not picked spent players: CSK coach Fleming

We have not picked spent players: CSK coach Fleming

Rediff.com6 Apr 2018

CSK, led by India's 2011 World Cup-winning skipper Dhoni has found MI a hard nut to crack at their den and Fleming acknowledged the huge challenge his star-studded side faced.

IPL 2025: RCB's Karthik slams curator over 'challenging pitch'

IPL 2025: RCB's Karthik slams curator over 'challenging pitch'

Rediff.com11 Apr 2025

Royal Challengers Bengaluru mentor Dinesh Karthik conceded that his side has received a 'challenging' pitch at the Chinnaswamy Stadium this season despite asking for a batting friendly surface.

How Dhoni helped Faf du Plessis mature as a leader

How Dhoni helped Faf du Plessis mature as a leader

Rediff.com1 Mar 2023

Faf du Plessis believes Mahendra Singh Dhoni, among others, helped him mature as a leader

IPL 2022: What's Dhoni upto?

IPL 2022: What's Dhoni upto?

Rediff.com26 Mar 2022

Former Chennai Super Kings skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni enjoyed his time ahead of the IPL opening match against Kolkata Knight Riders in Mumbai on Saturday.

'Rajasthan Royals are the clear leaders at the moment'

'Rajasthan Royals are the clear leaders at the moment'

Rediff.com20 Apr 2015

After his side suffered their first defeat at the hands of Rajasthan Royals in this edition of the Indian Premier League, Chennai Super Kings coach Stephen Fleming has admitted his team was thoroughly outplayed by a better opponent.

Competition between Bravo and Curran 'ideal' for CSK

Competition between Bravo and Curran 'ideal' for CSK

Rediff.com1 Oct 2021

'Sam was excellent for us in the first half and Bravo has come back now like the champion he is. He is back to his best and his bowling in the death overs has been outstanding.'