Stephen Fleming steps down as Chennai Super Kings head coach after 17 years

Fleming's resignation bring to an end one of the most successful tenures as a coach with the Super Kings winning five IPL and two Champions League T20 (CLT20) titles.

The 53-year-old also ended ties with Super Kings' other franchises - Joburg Super Kings (SA20) and Texas Super Kings (MLC) - where he was head coach.

"Eighteen years is a lifetime in sport, and I leave with nothing but gratitude," Fleming said in a statement. "My time with Chennai Super Kings has been the privilege of my coaching career.

"I am proud of everything we have achieved. Together, we celebrated unforgettable victories, overcame difficult moments, and built memories that will stay with me forever.

"CSK will always be close to my heart, and I will be cheering the team on for years to come."

Fleming joined CSK as a player ahead of IPL 2008 and took over as head coach the following season. He formed a formidable working relationship with MS Dhoni and helped the team enter the playoffs a record 12 times.

They also made a record ten appearances in the final, and won titles in 2010, 2011, 2018, 2021 and 2023. They won the Champions League title in 2010 and 2014.

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