India, Sept. 22 -- Zaheer Khan is new CSK head coach, replaces Stephen Fleming ahead of IPL 2027

Zaheer succeeds long-serving coach Stephen Fleming, who stepped down in July to take charge of the England men's Test team. The appointment marks Zaheer's first stint as a head coach at any level.

"Left Arm 'Taking' Over! Welcoming Zaheer Khan as the Head Coach of Chennai Super Kings!" CSK announced on X on Monday.

Zaheer's first head coach role

Zaheer brings considerable coaching and mentoring experience to the CSK setup, although he has never previously held the position of head coach.

The former India pacer served as Director of Cricket at Mumbai Indians from 2018 to 2022.

Zaheer was also part of India's support staff in 2017. He was ...