‘Would you like me to?’: When Stephen Fleming counter-questioned CSK CEO on India head coach job | Cricket Information – Occasions of India

NEW DELHI: Chennai Tremendous Kings CEO Kasi Viswanathan disclosed that he had mentioned with franchise head coach Stephen Fleming the prospect of a task with the Indian workforce.
With Rahul Dravid’s tenure as head coach set to conclude after the T20 World Cup, the BCCI initiated the method to fill the place, with functions invited till Might 27.
Latest studies circulating on social media counsel that CSK‘s long-serving coach might be a contender for the position of India’s head coach.
Viswanathan shared that he had spoken with Fleming concerning this potential alternative. He believes that Fleming is probably not inclined to decide to a training setup lasting 9 to 10 months.
“I jokingly requested Stephen, ‘have you ever utilized to the Indian teaching task? Stephen simply laughed and stated: ‘Would you like me to?’. I do know that it isn’t going to be his cup of tea as a result of he would not prefer to be concerned [in coaching] for nine-ten months in a yr. That is my feeling. I’ve not mentioned something extra on him,” Viswanathan stated on CSK’s YouTube channel.
He was additionally quizzed about CSK’s retention plans for the most important squad shake-up anticipated to happen earlier than IPL 2025.
Viswanathan said the CSK would focus on it after they get readability from BCCI’ concerning the retention of gamers.
“It’s too early as a result of now we have nonetheless not heard from BCCI on the sort of retentions which can be going to be a part of the subsequent cycle of public sale. So we predict that the BCCI would focus on with all franchise homeowners earlier than they take a call on retention,” he stated.
CSK’s IPL title protection has already ended after they misplaced to Royal Challengers Bengaluru of their ultimate recreation of the group stage final week.
Beneath the newly shaped management of Ruturaj Gaikwad, CSK gained seven video games and misplaced the identical quantity.
The five-time champions ended the season within the fifth spot with 14 factors and a internet run charge of 0392.
(With ANI inputs)