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CSK Captain Ruturaj Gaikwad Says There Is No Rush to Replace Stephen Fleming

Chennai Super Kings skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad stated the franchise has no urgency to appoint a successor to Stephen Fleming.

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Chennai Super Kings skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad stated on 2026-06-25 that the franchise is in no hurry to appoint a replacement for Stephen Fleming, who stepped down as head coach after a decade. [1] CSK and Stephen Fleming mutually decided to part ways in July 2026, bringing an end to one of the most successful and enduring partnerships in IPL history. [2] Ruturaj Gaikwad told reporters on 2026-06-25 that while the management is thinking about a successor, there is still plenty of time before the IPL season to make a decision. [3] Stephen Fleming joined Chennai Super Kings as a player in the inaugural IPL season in 2008 before taking over as head coach in 2009 and remained in the role for 17 years. [4] Ruturaj Gaikwad stated on 2026-09-02 that he is focused on his upcoming assignments and staying in the present. [5] Ruturaj Gaikwad, a right-handed batsman for Team India, said on 2026-09-02 that he is not thinking about his selection prospects for the ODI World Cup 2027. [6] The ODI World Cup 2027 is set to be hosted by South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Namibia. [7] The ODI World Cup 2027 will mark the tournament's return to Africa after 24 years, as the last tournament hosted in Africa was in 2003. [8]
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  1. Chennai Super Kings skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad stated on 2026-06-25 that the franchise is in no hurry to appoint a replacement for Stephen Fleming, who stepped down as head coach after a decade. · Hindustan Times
  2. CSK and Stephen Fleming mutually decided to part ways in July 2026, bringing an end to one of the most successful and enduring partnerships in IPL history. · Hindustan Times
  3. Ruturaj Gaikwad told reporters on 2026-06-25 that while the management is thinking about a successor, there is still plenty of time before the IPL season to make a decision. · Hindustan Times
  4. Stephen Fleming joined Chennai Super Kings as a player in the inaugural IPL season in 2008 before taking over as head coach in 2009 and remained in the role for 17 years. · Hindustan Times
  5. Ruturaj Gaikwad stated on 2026-09-02 that he is focused on his upcoming assignments and staying in the present. · Mid-day
  6. Ruturaj Gaikwad, a right-handed batsman for Team India, said on 2026-09-02 that he is not thinking about his selection prospects for the ODI World Cup 2027. · Mid-day
  7. The ODI World Cup 2027 is set to be hosted by South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Namibia. · Mid-day
  8. The ODI World Cup 2027 will mark the tournament's return to Africa after 24 years, as the last tournament hosted in Africa was in 2003. · Mid-day
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