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Former India cricketer Harbhajan Singh has expressed his interest in taking up the role of head coach for the Indian cricket team. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is currently accepting applications for the post, which will be open until May 27, 2024. The current head coach, Rahul Dravid’s, contract ends after the T20 World Cup in June 2024, and the BCCI has reportedly approached Chennai Super Kings head coach Stephen Fleming for the role. However, Fleming has expressed reluctance to commit until 2027. Harbhajan Singh, who is currently the head coach of the Chennai Super Kings in the Indian Premier League (IPL), indicated that he would love to give back to the sport and is open to applying for the position.

To replace Rahul Dravid as India’s head coach after the T20 World Cup, the BCCI is considering consulting legendary cricketer MS Dhoni for his input on Stephen Fleming, the current head coach of Chennai Super Kings. Fleming, who has expressed reluctance to commit to a long-term contract until 2027, is the board’s preferred choice. Dhoni’s close relationship with Fleming and his understanding of the game make him a valuable asset in the decision-making process. If Dhoni can persuade Fleming to accept the position, it will be a significant development in the transition period Indian cricket will face in the coming years.

Chennai Super Kings’ head coach Stephen Fleming emphasizes the team’s focus on finding the right combination for long-term success. Despite a six-wicket loss to Lucknow Super Giants, Fleming highlights the importance of consistency and improvement in key areas. He praises Ruturaj Gaikwad and Marcus Stoinis for their impressive centuries and acknowledges MS Dhoni’s enduring legacy among fans and the franchise. Shivam Dube’s contributions with both bat and ball are also acknowledged, with Fleming highlighting his hard work and progress as a valuable asset for CSK.

Chennai Super Kings suffered their second defeat in four days against Lucknow Super Giants, this time losing a high-scoring thriller at the MA Chidambaram Stadium. LSG’s Marcus Stoinis was the star of the show, smashing an unbeaten 124 off just 63 balls to guide his team to a record chase of 211 at the venue. CSK head coach Stephen Fleming expressed concerns that his team has yet to fire on all cylinders, despite strong performances from Ruturaj Gaikwad and Shivam Dube. The coach also acknowledged the impending departure of Mustafizur Rahman and the need to find a suitable replacement.

In the wake of recent matches, the head coaches of the CSK and LSG teams have expressed their thoughts on their team’s performances. While CSK’s Stephen Fleming emphasized the need for their top order to contribute more runs, LSG’s Adam Voges credited head coach Justin Langer for their successful strategy of placing Marcus Stonis in the No. 3 batting position.

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) have yet to find their ideal team combination eight games into the season due to injuries, lack of form, and unavailability of key players. Head coach Stephen Fleming emphasizes the need for stability rather than quick fixes. Despite changes, the team has struggled to find their rhythm, with Daryl Mitchell and Ajinkya Rahane failing to deliver in the recent match against Lucknow Super Giants. Injuries to players like Matheesha Pathirana, Rahane, and Devon Conway, as well as Mustafizur Rahman’s absence for visa matters, have disrupted the team’s balance. The surfaces in Chennai this season have also been less spin-friendly, nullifying one of CSK’s strengths. Fleming remains confident about finding a winning combination and is not overly concerned about the conditions, but acknowledges the need for improvement.