following Stephen Fleming left the Chennai Super Kings following the 2026 season, legendary Indian pacer Zaheer Khan, 47, was appointed head coach on a one-year deal. This is the former Indian pacer’s first head coaching role in the Indian Premier League. The squad, which finished ninth in the IPL 2026 and missed the playoffs for three straight seasons, will benefit from his extensive teaching experience.
The cricket management agreed that he was a good fit based on his IPL experience, and MS Dhoni recommended him. Zaheer Khan was a bowling coach and instructor for the Lucknow Super Giants in 2025 before joining CSK. During his four years as the Mumbai Indians’ Director of Cricket and Head of Global Development, he built a strong name in franchise cricket.
“The game gave me numerous chapters. There were chapters that put me to the test. Changed me. And provided me memories I’ll cherish for the rest of my life. However, the game has never really been about looking back. “Because each chapter leads to the next,” remarked Zaheer Khan in a CSK promo.
Playing statistics and career milestonesHe became one of India’s top fast bowlers, having taken 610 international wickets in 92 Tests, 200 ODIs, and 17 T20Is. He appeared in 100 IPL games and took 102 wickets at an economy rate of approximately 7.6, demonstrating his consistency in the shortest format.
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The video highlights three major incidents in his career. He made a breakthrough in his international career by winning the NatWest Trophy with India in 2002. The left-hander competed in India’s 2003 World Cup final and advanced to the title game. Most notably, he won the 2011 World Cup at Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium, marking a career high as India claimed the world championship.
Zaheer Khan’s playing career included remarkable accomplishments in a range of genres.
Zaheer Khan’s individual effort was a highlight of the 2011 ODI World Cup. With 21 wickets in nine games, he was the tournament’s joint-highest wicket-taker and played a key role in India’s victory. These professional turning points shape his new role at CSK, where he will endeavour to restore the team’s competitive form.
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