Chennai Tremendous Kings (CSK) are searching for a brand new head coach after Stephen Fleming ended his lengthy affiliation with the franchise after IPL 2026. As CSK’s seek for a alternative continues, Sadagoppan Ramesh believes VVS Laxman is the perfect particular person to take over the position.
Fleming and CSK not too long ago ended their profitable 18-year partnership after a disappointing IPL 2026 season. Below his teaching, CSK received 5 IPL titles, together with the 2023 trophy. Nevertheless, they missed the playoffs for 3 consecutive seasons. In opposition to this backdrop, Ravichandran Ashwin has appointed MS Dhoni as the following head coach of CSK.
Sadagoppan Ramesh explains why VVS Laxman is ideal for CSK
Former Indian cricketer Sadagoppan Ramesh feels that legendary batsman and present NCA topper VVS Laxman shall be an ideal match within the Chennai Tremendous Kings’ tradition. He stated Laxman has a peaceful character and understands the gamers nicely and is ready to create a family-like ambiance within the dressing room.
He additionally identified that Laxman has good teaching expertise, having served as India’s interim head coach a number of occasions within the absence of Rahul Dravid and Gautam Gambhir.
Throughout his time with the Indian nationwide cricket crew, Laxman led India to the 2023 Asian Video games gold medal and a 3-1 victory over South Africa within the 2024 T20I collection. Within the midst of all this, Gautam Gambhir has misplaced respect and is dealing with considerations from senior gamers and younger gamers within the altering room.
He shall be like an enormous brother to everybody: Sadagoppan Ramesh of VVS Laxman
“Many names have been floated to exchange Fleming. There are many choices, however VVS Laxman is the perfect candidate to take over as CSK’s head coach,” Sadagoppan Ramesh stated in an Instagram video.
“There are three important the reason why he shall be teaching CSK. The primary is that he’s an ideal particular person. He is sort of a huge brother to the complete crew and can take them to the following degree.”
The previous cricketer additional defined, “The CSK administration has all the time regarded on the crew like a household. Such an ideal tradition will solely be strengthened if Laxman turns into the top coach. He additionally has expertise of teaching on the highest degree, having served as India’s interim head coach on a number of events within the absence of Rahul Dravid and Gautam Gambhir. And India have carried out excellently each time he has taken over as coach.”
VVS Laxman and Sanju Samson mixture might change CSK: Ramesh
Ramesh additionally identified that Indian wicketkeeper-batsman Sanju Samson may gain advantage probably the most if Laxman takes over as CSK’s head coach. He highlighted that Samson scored back-to-back centuries underneath Laxman in India’s 2024 T20I tour. He feels that “Sanju’s coronary heart turned free underneath Laxman” and that this contributed to Sanju’s finest efficiency.
After Fleming’s departure, CSK captain Ruturaj Gaikwad might face a troublesome state of affairs following the crew’s poor efficiency within the IPL throughout his captaincy. Ramesh believes Samson might be the best selection to exchange Gaikwad as Chennai Tremendous Kings captain.
The Indian wicketkeeper joined CSK after an enormous IPL commerce with Rajasthan Royals and flourished with the bat. The fitting-handed participant was CSK’s high scorer in IPL 2026 as nicely, scoring 477 runs in 14 matches at a median of over 43 and a strike fee of 165.62.
Ramesh concluded, “CSK’s future trump card shall be Sanju Samson. If CSK depends on Sanju to be its subsequent captain, I consider Sanju and Laxman will kind an ideal equation.”
