Archive · 21 Sep 2026
Kevin Pietersen Congratulates Zaheer Khan On CSK Coaching Role
Chennai Super Kings chose Zaheer Khan to be their new head coach for the 2027 IPL season.
He is taking over from Stephen Fleming, who worked with the team for 18 years.
Kevin Pietersen congratulated Zaheer on social media.
Some fans had expected Pietersen might get the coaching job.
Other fans asked Pietersen to join CSK as a batting coach.
They said the team could use a batting specialist.
Zaheer has already worked with Mumbai Indians and Lucknow Super Giants.
His past IPL playing career also included three other teams.
Chennai Super Kings appointed former India pacer Zaheer Khan as head coach for IPL 2027.
Zaheer replaces Stephen Fleming, who stepped down after an 18-year association with the franchise.
Former England captain Kevin Pietersen congratulated Zaheer on X and wished him success.
Fans responding to Pietersen’s post urged him to join CSK, particularly as a batting coach.
Zaheer has previously held coaching and management roles with Mumbai Indians and Lucknow Super Giants.
- Who
- Chennai Super Kings, Zaheer Khan, Stephen Fleming, Kevin Pietersen and responding fans.
- What
- Chennai Super Kings appointed Zaheer Khan as head coach for IPL 2027.
- When
- Ahead of the 2027 IPL season; the announcement was followed by Pietersen’s reaction on X.
- Where
- The announcement and reactions appeared online, particularly on X; the franchise is based in Chennai.
- Why
- Zaheer was appointed to replace Stephen Fleming after Fleming ended his 18-year association with Chennai Super Kings.
Fans backing Zaheer Khan
Fans calling for Kevin Pietersen
Choice of head coach
Fans backing Zaheer Khan
Chennai Super Kings appointed Zaheer Khan, and Kevin Pietersen congratulated him on the decision.
Fans calling for Kevin Pietersen
Some fans indicated they had expected Pietersen to take over the role.
Coaching needs
Fans backing Zaheer Khan
Supporters accepted the appointment of a former bowler as head coach.
Fans calling for Kevin Pietersen
Other fans argued that CSK needed a batting coach and urged Pietersen to join the franchise.
- New head coach
- Zaheer Khan
- Franchise
- Chennai Super Kings (CSK)
- Season
- Indian Premier League 2027
- Replaced coach
- Stephen Fleming
- Fleming’s association
- 18 years
- Pietersen’s reaction
- He wished Zaheer success in the new role on X.
- Previous Zaheer roles
- Director of Cricket Operations for Mumbai Indians and mentor for Lucknow Super Giants