India, Sept. 10 -- By the end of September, Chennai Super Kings are expected to have a new head coach, a position left vacant since Stephen Fleming parted ways with the franchise following the IPL 2026 season. While there had been speculation that Chennai would appoint another overseas coach as Fleming's replacement, a fresh report has indicated that MS Dhoni's preference for an Indian-led support staff has reshaped the search, with former Delhi Capitals coach Hemang Badani emerging as the front-runner.

According to a report in The Indian Express, Dhoni has been pushing for an Indian-led support staff, with Badani now the leading candidate to succeed Fleming. The former India cricketer coached Delhi Capitals in the last two IPL seasons. ...