Sports 21 September 2026
Zaheer Khan Appointed Head Coach of Chennai Super Kings
Why in the News?
Chennai Super Kings (CSK) appointed former Indian pacer Zaheer Khan as their new head coach on September 21, 2026, ahead of the IPL-2027 season.
Key Features / Major Points:
Replaces Stephen Fleming: Zaheer Khan replaces Stephen Fleming, who coached the franchise since 2009 and stepped down in July after winning 5 IPL titles.
Previous Role: Zaheer Khan previously served as the mentor for Lucknow Super Giants in IPL-2025.
New Assignment: He will lead the coaching setup of CSK starting from IPL-2027.
Static GK Facts:
Chennai Super Kings (CSK): Joint-most successful IPL franchise with 5 titles (2010, 2011, 2018, 2021, 2023).
Zaheer Khan: Former premier Indian left-arm pacer and joint top wicket-taker (21 wickets) for India in the 2011 ODI World Cup win.
IPL (Indian Premier League): Franchise T20 cricket league in India organized by the BCCI.
One-Liner Quiz (All Competitive Exams):
Q: Who has been appointed as the new head coach of Chennai Super Kings ahead of IPL 2027?
A: Zaheer Khan
Q: Whom did Zaheer Khan replace as the head coach of CSK?
A: Stephen Fleming
Q: Which IPL team was Zaheer Khan associated with as a mentor in IPL 2025?
A: Lucknow Super Giants (LSG)