Stephen Fleming

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“Coming off a couple of challenges we had off the field, we’ve used this break pretty well, we got some clarity around what we need to do and have practised very well,” Fleming said ahead of Friday’s match against Sunrisers Hyderabad. (Photo | PTI)

CSK used the 6-day break to work out the kinks and practise hard, says Coach Stephen Fleming

Meanwhile, Ambati Rayudu and all-rounder Dwayne Bravo, who missed matches due to injury, are back in the reckoning, Fleming said.

01 Oct 2020 8:15 PM

Chennai Super Kings bowler Ravindra Jadeja appeals for an LBW during IPL 2020 cricket match against Rajasthan Royals, at Sharjah Cricket Stadium, in Sharjah on Sept. 22, 2020. (PTI)

Firing blanks, are you, Sir Jadeja?

Supposedly Chennai's assets, Piyush Chawla and Ravindra Jadeja have not got going yet

26 Sep 2020 12:48 PM

"MS is one of the players that hasn’t played much cricket in the last year-and-a-half. Everyone expects MS to come out and do what he has done in the past. It doesn’t just happen, it takes a bit of work,” CSK Coach Stephen Fleming said ahead of Friday’s IPL match against Delhi Capitals. (Photo | PTI)

Concerned about Dhoni's form? CSK Coach Fleming backs the skipper

Former India batsman Gautam Gambhir had criticised Dhoni for coming to bat at number 7, saying he was not leading from the front.

24 Sep 2020 9:16 PM

Mahendra Singh Dhoni leads the highly-successful IPL franchise Chennai Super Kings, for whom Shane Watson plays, with Stephen Fleming being the head coach. (Photo: Twitter)

Dhoni mentally engaged and determined to tackle IPL 2020: CSK's Fleming

Dhoni's CSK will take on Rohit Sharma's Mumbai Indians in the tournament opener on Saturday.

19 Sep 2020 11:05 AM

Chennai Super Kings coach Stephen Fleming (R) with Faf du Plessis. PTI Photo

Recruiting overseas, thinking captains boosted Dhoni's IPL success: Du Plessis

'So, there's a lot of leaders within the group. That experience of thinking cricketers is what they want'

19 Apr 2020 7:36 PM

After buying spinner Piyush Chawla in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) player auction, Chennai Super Kings (CSK) coach Stephen Fleming on Thursday said that the skipper of the side MS Dhoni shares a good relationship with the spinner. (Photo:AFP)

Mahendra Singh Dhoni shares great bond with Piyush Chawla: Stephen Fleming

In the auction, spinner Chawla was bought by CSK for INR 6.75 crore.

20 Dec 2019 12:46 PM

Umesh Yadav whacked five sixes in his knock of 31 runs against South Africa today. He amassed these many runs in 10 balls striking at 310. (Photo: AP)

!5-year-old longstanding batting shattered by Umesh Yadav

He achieved the feat on Day Two of the third Test match between India and South Africa.

21 Oct 2019 10:22 AM

'MS Dhoni, Stephen Fleming best captain-coach combination in world': Shane Watson

Watson smashed a 57-ball 117 not out to help Chennai Super Kings win the IPL final in 2018.

15 Aug 2019 7:30 PM

Chennai Super Kings are in for an overhaul.

Yellow Submarine set to be rebuilt: Stephen Fleming

The New Zealander said plans for next year will start as soon as ‘Thala’ MS Dhoni returns from the World Cup beginning this month-end.

14 May 2019 1:38 AM

Chennai have been bogged down by poor batting performances of their batsmen. The team has not been able to get off to good starts and there is too much reliance on MS Dhoni and Ambati Rayudu.

'I would never question Dhoni's decisions': Fleming defends Dhoni after CSK's defeat

The coach's opinion came after Chennai Super Kings lost to Royal Challengers Bangalore by one run on Sunday.

22 Apr 2019 11:41 AM

Ravindra Jadeja of CSK falls to the ground while fielding during the match against Sunrisers Hyderabad on Wednesday.

IPL 2019: We were exposed, admits coach Fleming

Fleming said skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni’s exclusion due to a back spasm was a precautionary move.

19 Apr 2019 2:36 AM

CSK had suffered from many fielding lapses in the match. (Photo: File)

‘We are never going to be a great fielding side’: Stephen Fleming

Fleming’s comment comes close on the heels of his team’s loss to Mumbai Indians on Wednesday night.

05 Apr 2019 9:55 AM

Kedar Jadhav and Stephen Fleming at a CSK promo event

Stephen Fleming proud of his PM, fellow Kiwis

CSK’s coach was away during NZ’s darkest hour, but he was also terribly affected by the horrific terror attack.

22 Mar 2019 6:50 AM

Stephen Fleming has quit after four seasons in charge, having witnessed his team implode to city rivals the Renegades in this year's Big Bash League final. (Photo: Twitter)

Fleming steps down as coach of Melbourne Stars

His decision follows fellow former New Zealand skipper Daniel Vettori opting not to renew his contract with Brisbane Heat.

21 Mar 2019 3:46 PM

CSK captain M.S. Dhoni with coach Stephen Fleming during a training session at Chepauk. (Photo: Twitter)

Chennai Super King's Gambit

Dhoni likely to be used as a floater this IPL season.

21 Mar 2019 3:35 AM

IPL 2018: Dhoni and co will have a lot to offer, feels Stephen Fleming

Dhoni and Watson are months shy from being 37 while Bravo is in his 35th year.

02 May 2018 9:35 PM

Team members of the Chennai Super KIngs at a training session on Monday. (Photo: E.K. Sanjay)

Kings are back in citadel

Kedar Jadhav has been ruled out of the tournament.

10 Apr 2018 1:08 AM

Dhoni will play prominent role as batsman: Fleming

Fleming harped on the team's versatility and said there were a number of multi-skilled players.

03 Apr 2018 12:55 AM

Coach Fleming rues the one that got away

Fleming said Pune would have loved having Ben Stokes the full time.

23 May 2017 2:30 AM

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