Archive · 15 Sep 2026
Kris Srikkanth Rejects Hemang Badani Rumors About CSK Coaching Role
Chennai Super Kings need a new head coach after Stephen Fleming left.
Some reports suggested that Hemang Badani could take the job.
Former India selector Kris Srikkanth rejected that idea.
He said MS Dhoni is qualified to coach the team.
Dhoni has been associated with Chennai Super Kings in the report.
Badani led Delhi Capitals for the last two seasons.
Delhi Capitals did not reach the postseason during that period.
The team’s coaching plans for the upcoming campaign remain the focus of the speculation.
Former India selector Kris Srikkanth denied reports that Hemang Badani will coach Chennai Super Kings.
Srikkanth said MS Dhoni is qualified and sufficient to serve as CSK’s head coach.
The coaching speculation follows Stephen Fleming’s departure from Chennai Super Kings.
Several candidates have reportedly been linked to the vacancy, including Badani.
Badani captained Delhi Capitals for the past two seasons but did not reach the postseason.
- Who
- Chennai Super Kings, MS Dhoni, Hemang Badani, Kris Srikkanth, and Stephen Fleming.
- What
- Reports about Hemang Badani becoming Chennai Super Kings’ head coach were denied by Kris Srikkanth, who backed MS Dhoni for the role.
- When
- Ahead of Chennai Super Kings’ upcoming campaign; the report does not provide a specific date.
- Where
- Chennai Super Kings in the Indian Premier League.
- Why
- The speculation follows Stephen Fleming’s departure as the team’s head coach.
Dhoni-backed view
Badani-rumor view
Who should coach Chennai Super Kings?
Dhoni-backed view
Kris Srikkanth said MS Dhoni is qualified and sufficient to serve as Chennai Super Kings’ head coach.
Badani-rumor view
Reports and speculation named Hemang Badani as one of the potential candidates following Stephen Fleming’s departure.
- Team
- Chennai Super Kings
- Reported coaching candidate
- Hemang Badani
- Suggested coach
- MS Dhoni
- Rumor disputed by
- Kris Srikkanth, a former India selector
- Former head coach
- Stephen Fleming
- Badani’s recent role
- Captain of Delhi Capitals for the past two seasons
- Delhi Capitals result
- Did not reach the postseason during Badani’s two seasons as captain