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IPL 2026: Will Dewald Brevis' Return Change CSK's Fortunes?

IPL 2026: Will Dewald Brevis' Return Change CSK's Fortunes?

Rediff.com6 Apr 2026

Chennai Super Kings are hopeful that Dewald Brevis will recover from his side strain in time for their match against Delhi Capitals on April 11, 2026.

Coach Fleming takes the blame for CSK's poor show

Coach Fleming takes the blame for CSK's poor show

Rediff.com26 Apr 2025

CSK's template of going for the tried and tested players has backfired, as a result of which the team is languishing at the bottom of the IPL 2025 points table, having lost seven out of nine games.

Kane Williamson retires at 35, ending a legendary era

Kane Williamson retires at 35, ending a legendary era

Rediff.com12 Jun 2026

The 35-year-old finishes as New Zealand's all-time leading international run-scorer with 19,346 runs, including 48 centuries and six double-centuries. Williamson's retirement means he will play no further part in the BlackCaps current Test series in England, with a replacement player to be confirmed in due course.

IPL 2026: RCB's six-hitting machine Tim David hits the roof

IPL 2026: RCB's six-hitting machine Tim David hits the roof

Rediff.com6 Apr 2026

Tim David's explosive hitting, including eight sixes and a monstrous 106m strike, powered Royal Challengers Bengaluru to a 43-run victory over Chennai Super Kings in the Indian Premier League (IPL).

Chepauk pitch is so hard to read: CSK coach Fleming

Chepauk pitch is so hard to read: CSK coach Fleming

Rediff.com29 Mar 2025

An exasperated Chennai Super Kings coach Stephen Fleming said their failure to read the pitch at Chepauk has denied them any home advantage in IPL 2025.

Fleming drops big hint on CSK's rebuilding process

Fleming drops big hint on CSK's rebuilding process

Rediff.com19 May 2025

I am a fan of experience, experience wins tournaments: Fleming

CSK weren't ready to move on from MS Dhoni: Fleming

CSK weren't ready to move on from MS Dhoni: Fleming

Rediff.com21 Mar 2024

Chennai Super Kings were not ready to move on from MS Dhoni despite appointing Ravindra Jadeja as their skipper in IPL 2022, admitted head coach Stephen Fleming after the five-time winners made the leadership change with Ruturaj Gaikwad taking charge, in Chennai on Thursday.

CSK secures Daryl Mitchell; Fleming talks Dhoni's succession

CSK secures Daryl Mitchell; Fleming talks Dhoni's succession

Rediff.com19 Dec 2023

Chennai Super Kings coach Stephen Fleming addressed succession plans for MS Dhoni's captaincy, revealing that they had plans in place for about 10 years.

IPL 2026: Struggle To Statement: Kartik Sharma Scripts CSK Win

IPL 2026: Struggle To Statement: Kartik Sharma Scripts CSK Win

Rediff.com3 May 2026

Kartik Sharma recorded his maiden IPL half-century with a measured knock saw Chennai Super Kings overhaul Mumbai Indians to keep their play-off hopes alive.

'We deserve to be last': Fleming

'We deserve to be last': Fleming

Rediff.com21 May 2025

Chennai Super Kings head coach Stephen Fleming said they deserve to finish at the bottom of the table but promised to come back with "strong ideas".

Morkel Vs Morkel: Brothers In Rival Dugouts At T20 WC

Morkel Vs Morkel: Brothers In Rival Dugouts At T20 WC

Rediff.com21 Feb 2026

Albie and Morne Morkel find themselves in rival dugouts as South Africa face India in the T20 World Cup Super 8 clash.

Fleming backs pacer Khaleel despite 33-run over

Fleming backs pacer Khaleel despite 33-run over

Rediff.com4 May 2025

CSK skipper M S Dhoni turned to Ahmed despite the impressive Anshul Kamboj (3-0-25-0) having one over remaining, but the left-arm quick wilted under Romario Shepherd's assault.

CSK announce partnership; Fleming to be Texas Super Kings coach

CSK announce partnership; Fleming to be Texas Super Kings coach

Rediff.com22 Mar 2023

Stephen Fleming will be the coach of Dallas-based Major League Cricket (MLC) club Texas Super Kings (TSK), which announced its partnership with IPL side Chennai Super Kings (CSK).

IPL 2026: 'Complete performance... but,' Gill flags key concern

IPL 2026: 'Complete performance... but,' Gill flags key concern

Rediff.com26 Apr 2026

Gujarat Titans secured a convincing victory against Chennai Super Kings in their IPL match, with Shubman Gill highlighting the need for improvement in finishing innings.

CSK lost game in powerplay overs: Fleming

CSK lost game in powerplay overs: Fleming

Rediff.com1 Apr 2024

The 42-year-old, who last played for India in 2019, had undergone a knee surgery last year.

'We have an uncapped player who will take over as captain'

'We have an uncapped player who will take over as captain'

Rediff.com10 Apr 2025

While Gaikwad played through pain against Delhi Capitals and Punjab Kings, the CSK medical team could only get his MRI done after the swelling subsided.

IPL 2025: 'Dhoni can't bat 10 overs running full stick'

IPL 2025: 'Dhoni can't bat 10 overs running full stick'

Rediff.com31 Mar 2025

CSK coach Stephen Fleming said the 43-year-old Mahendra Singh Dhoni is carefully managing his body.

Why CSK splurged Rs 28.4cr on Kartik and Prashant

Why CSK splurged Rs 28.4cr on Kartik and Prashant

Rediff.com16 Dec 2025

Uncapped Indian wicketkeeper-batter Kartik Sharma was sold to five-time champions CSK for a whopping price of Rs 14.2 crore during the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 auction on Tuesday.

Injured Gaikwad out of IPL, Dhoni to captain CSK

Injured Gaikwad out of IPL, Dhoni to captain CSK

Rediff.com10 Apr 2025

Gaikwad is out of the entire IPL tournament, CSK Coach Stephen Fleming said on Thursday.

Gill joins Kohli in unwanted captaincy record list

Gill joins Kohli in unwanted captaincy record list

Rediff.com19 Oct 2025

Shubman Gill joined an unwanted list following the loss to Australia in the first ODI at Perth, becoming the second Indian skipper after Virat Kohli and overall ninth captain to lose their first matches in all three formats as captain.

IPL 2026: 'This Could Be Last Time We See Dhoni In Yellow Jersey'

IPL 2026: 'This Could Be Last Time We See Dhoni In Yellow Jersey'

Rediff.com13 Mar 2026

'I'm not sure how many games he will play. But his presence in the dressing room will help a lot.'

To perform like that was really encouraging: Fleming

To perform like that was really encouraging: Fleming

Rediff.com26 Mar 2024

Ahead of the fixture against Gujarat Titans (GT) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 on Tuesday, Chennai Super Kings (CSK) head coach Stephen Fleming praised Rachin Ravindra for a "performance that was really encouraging" on debut in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 opener against Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB).

Warne to target Fleming

Warne to target Fleming

Rediff.com15 Nov 2004

Glenn McGrath said his main target would be Nathan Astle, while Matthew Hayden said he would be keen to put Daniel Vettori under pressure.

'Probably missed a trick...' Ashwin on Jadeja-CSK trade

'Probably missed a trick...' Ashwin on Jadeja-CSK trade

Rediff.com13 Nov 2025

Former Indian cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin has expressed his disappointment at the potential exit of all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja from Chennai Super Kings (CSK), saying that the move is "very unlike CSK", a franchise whose "identity was stability and trust in players".

Shastri questions ban on Indians in overseas T20 leagues

Shastri questions ban on Indians in overseas T20 leagues

Rediff.com16 Oct 2025

'Why stop a guy (from playing in Big Bash League) if he can't make it to the Test side, get a level C or level D contract?'

'No, Dhoni Is Not Retiring'

'No, Dhoni Is Not Retiring'

Rediff.com6 Nov 2025

CSK CEO Kasi Viswanath made a big revelation in a recent video shared by Provoke Lifestyle on YouTube on the legendary wicketkeeper-batter's future in the glitzy league.

Realistic CSK already thinking about next season

Realistic CSK already thinking about next season

Rediff.com21 Apr 2025

'Nothing will be wasted during this tournament, we will look back at other tournaments that have not gone our way and some of the work we have done at the back end of the tournaments that set us up for wins the following year.'

IPL-winning CSK coach Fleming joins New Zealand camp ahead of T20 World Cup

IPL-winning CSK coach Fleming joins New Zealand camp ahead of T20 World Cup

Rediff.com16 Oct 2021

Chennai Super Kings' IPL-winning head coach Stephen Fleming on Saturday joined the New Zealand camp for a short stint to help the Kiwis prepare themselves for the T20 World Cup.

Fleming hails Dhoni's batting: 'It's inspirational!'

Fleming hails Dhoni's batting: 'It's inspirational!'

Rediff.com20 Apr 2024

His brilliant form notwithstanding, Mahendra Singh Dhoni cannot be promoted in the batting order as his recovery from a knee injury has restricted his ability to wield the willow for long periods, said Chennai Super Kings coach Stephen Fleming.

Fleming bids farewell

Fleming bids farewell

Rediff.com25 Mar 2008

Stephen Fleming walked into the annals of international cricketing history on Tuesday, with his final innings encapsulating his entire career.

Feather in Fleming's cap

Feather in Fleming's cap

Rediff.com20 Oct 2006

New Zealand captain Stephen Fleming equalled former Sri Lanka skipper Arjuna Ranatunga's record of leading the country in most number of One-Day Internationals on Friday.

Where Cricket Bats Are Made In The World

Where Cricket Bats Are Made In The World

Rediff.com20 Nov 2025

Traditionally carved from top-quality willow, famous bat-makers, source the bulk of their willow wood from Kashmir.

CSK coach Fleming uncertain about his future with IPL

CSK coach Fleming uncertain about his future with IPL

Rediff.com17 Jul 2015

Chennai Super Kings coach Stephen Fleming has said that he is uncertain about his future involvement with the IPL in the wake of a Supreme Court-appointed committee imposing a two-year ban on the Indian Premier League franchise.

IPL 2022: CSK were not good enough, admits coach Fleming

IPL 2022: CSK were not good enough, admits coach Fleming

Rediff.com21 May 2022

Chennai Super Kings found it challenging to match their 'catastrophic success' in IPL 2022 where the defending champions failed to close out tight games, said CSK head coach Stephen Fleming.

CSK coach hints at MAJOR team changes!

CSK coach hints at MAJOR team changes!

Rediff.com19 Apr 2025

Chennai Super Kings head coach Stephen Fleming acknowledged that the five-time IPL winners are struggling and said the team will not hesitate to bring in new faces ahead of experienced players if the next two matches do not go as planned.

Ravindra Jadeja proved fairy tales exist in sport, says Fleming

Ravindra Jadeja proved fairy tales exist in sport, says Fleming

Rediff.com30 May 2023

Fleming was all praise for Jadeja's firepower.

Coach Fleming not worried about CSK's losing run

Coach Fleming not worried about CSK's losing run

Rediff.com8 Oct 2021

Chennai Super Kings head coach Stephen Fleming sought to play down concerns over the team's middle-order which has not been able to get going in recent games after they suffered their third defeat in a row, against Punjab Kings in Dubai on Thursday.

Fleming hits unbeaten ton

Fleming hits unbeaten ton

Rediff.com25 Apr 2003

New Zealand were 207 for two at close on day 1 of the first Test against Sri Lanka.

Here's why Watson is thanking Dhoni and Fleming

Here's why Watson is thanking Dhoni and Fleming

Rediff.com24 Apr 2019

Thanks to Watson's knock, CSK chased down a target of 176 with six wickets to spare.

Coach Fleming spells out CSK's winning formula

Coach Fleming spells out CSK's winning formula

Rediff.com16 Oct 2021

Chennai Super Kings coach Stephen Fleming says the secret of his ageing warriors' success is that they rely more on gut feel and interpersonal relationships instead of going too deeply into analytics and numbers.