Ashwin Suggests Eoin Morgan as Fleming Successor for CSK Head Coach

Former India all-rounder R Ashwin has suggested that former England captain Eoin Morgan is a leading candidate to succeed Stephen Fleming as head coach of the Chennai Super Kings. Ashwin, speaking on his YouTube channel, said Morgan's name is "doing the rounds strongly" and that early discussions are underway for the role left vacant after Fleming's departure last month.

Fleming, the former New Zealand captain, stepped down from the CSK position after 17 years and was subsequently announced as England's Test head coach. The Chennai franchise is now searching for a successor ahead of the IPL 2027 season. Ashwin indicated that while Morgan lacks top-level coaching experience, his credentials as a World Cup-winning captain and his tactical acumen make him a serious option. Morgan led England to their first ODI World Cup title in 2019 and captained the Kolkata Knight Riders to the IPL 2021 final.

Ashwin outlined two potential scenarios for Morgan's appointment. "Will he take it this year? Or someone else builds the team in a mini auction, and he takes it later?" Ashwin said. He also noted that Morgan has been in demand from other franchises but has reportedly been turning down offers.