India, Sept. 23 -- The Chennai Super Kings were in the hunt for a head coach after the post was left vacant when Stephen Fleming left the position to become the new England red-ball coach. Their search ended recently as they appointed legendary India fast bowler Zaheer Khan to the position. There were several names rumoured to be the head coach, including former players like Michael Hussey. Now, franchise legend and former India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has declared that before Zaheer, the franchise even considered Gujarat Titans (GT) head coach Ashish Nehra in the role.

In a video posted on his YouTube channel, R Ashwin revealed that Ashish Nehra was in the frame to take over, even though he has not left his stint at GT.

"There have...