R Ashwin links Eoin Morgan to CSK coaching role after Stephen Fleming’s exit

Former Indian cricket team spinner R Ashwin believes that England's World Cup winning captain Eoin Morgan can replace Stephen Fleming as the Chennai Super Kings head coach.

Former Team India spinner and sports commentator Ravichandran Ashwin claimed that former England World Cup winning captain Eoin Morgan is strongly linked with the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) head coach role for Indian Premier League (IPL) 2027. Ashwin said he expects a decision on Fleming's replacement to be taken within the next week.Stephen Fleming ended his long association with CSK last month after 18 seasons as head coach. The franchise is now looking for a new coach ahead of the IPL 2027 season.All updates on CSK from Ashwin Video: - Eoin Morgan to become CSK head coach.✅- CSK owner has contacted him regarding this 1–2 times.✅- MS Dhoni to mentor CSK.✅- Nathan Leamon as CSK analyst.✅- Ruturaj Gaikwad to remain captain.✅- Hardik Pandya to CSK is difficult… pic.twitter.com/mM46u5PssL— Abhishek Kumar (@Abhishek060722) August 12, 2026 Ashwin, however, believes the timing of the appointment could lead to another possibility. He suggested that Mahendra Singh Dhoni could take charge of the team for one season before Morgan takes over when the next IPL mega-auction cycle begins in 2028."I have a strong hunch. Eoin Morgan's name is strongly linked to the CSK head coach role, per my sources. I think a decision will be made in the next week," Ashwin said on his YouTube channel.Ravichandran Ashwin hints Eoin Morgan is a strong contender for the new Chennai Super Kings Head Coach. [Ashwin YT] pic.twitter.com/wLFgs4cc20— ɪɴᴛʀᴏᴠᴇʀᴛ ʙᴏʏ ꜱᴀɪ (@chsainaresh) August 12, 2026 Ashwin also explained why he feels MS Dhoni could be involved in the interim period. According to him, appointing a long-term replacement for Fleming just one year before the mega auction may not be ideal.Morgan has never been a full-time head coach but has extensive experience in white-ball cricket. As England captain, he played a major role in changing the team's limited-overs approach and led England to their first-ever ODI World Cup title in 2019.He also captained Kolkata Knight Riders during the 2020 and 2021 IPL seasons. Under Morgan, KKR reached the IPL final in 2021 before losing to CSK.Ravichandran Ashwin Feels Sorry For Kuldeep Yadav After Spinner Misses Another ODI Against EnglandAshwin further claimed that if Morgan gets the CSK job, Nathan Leamon could also join the franchise's support staff. Leamon worked with England during Morgan's captaincy and later joined KKR during Morgan's stint with the franchise.For now, CSK have not officially announced Fleming's replacement. Ashwin's claims have added to the speculation around who will take charge of the franchise ahead of IPL 2027.