Faf du Plessis to captain Johannesburg Super Kings, Stephen Fleming set to be appointed coach: Chennai Super Kings (CSK) head coach Stephen Fleming along with former CSK batter Faf du Plessis are set to be appointed in key positions in the Johannesburg Super Kings, a franchise owned by CSK in the CSA T20 League. The reports have emerged indicating that CSK will stick with its veterans in the commanding positions.



The CSA T20 League is the newly launched franchise-based cricket tournament by Cricket South Africa. The league is scheduled to be held in January and February next year.



Notably, Faf du Plessis is Johannesburg Super Kings? one of the five direct signings for the tournament. The franchise bought du Plessis by spending US$375,000 during the pre-signings. The other four signings made by JSK are Moeen Ali, Maheesh Theekshana, Romario Shephard and Gerald Coetzee.



However, it is still unsure whether Moeen Ali will participate in the CSA T20 League. The English all-rounder has shown interest in participating in the International League T20 (ILT20) competition. The scheduling of ILT20 and CSA T20 leagues are expected to clash, next year.



Faf?s was associated with CSK in the IPL for 10 long years in two different stints. He was a part of CSK setup from 2011 to 2015. The South African batter was later purchased in the IPL 2018 and he served the yellow franchise till 2021. He is currently linked with Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in the Indian Premier League.



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Du Plessis has played over 100 matches donning the yellow jersey in the IPL. He has also been part of CSK?s winning campaigns in the year 2011, 2018 and 2021. The IPL 2021 was by far his best performance as he mustered massive 633 runs in 16 outings for CSK.



The Protea batter has a rich captaincy experience and knows how Chennai Super Kings (CSK) operates which could be the reason why he is being mulled by the franchise as a captaincy candidate.



Meanwhile, veteran coach Stephen Fleming will be the head coach of Johannesburg Super Kings. Flemings will be assisted by Eric Simmons in the CSA T20 League.



Interestingly, a few reports have emerged that CSK is in the final stages of signing a contract with former Protea all-rounder Albie Morkel. However, there is no clarity about his role in the team.



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Faf du Plessis to captain Johannesburg Super Kings, Stephen Fleming set to be appointed coach

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In what has been the latest development as per the reports in ESPNCricinfo, it is learned that Chennai Super Kings (CSK) all-rounder Ben Stokes will leave the team?s camp after their last game league game of the <a href="https://www.iplt20.com" data-type="URL" data-id="https://www.iplt20.com">Indian Premier League</a> (IPL) 2023 against Delhi Capitals on Saturday (20th May).?



Ben Stokes will go back to England to prepare for the Test against Ireland followed by the Ashes 2023. It is learned that the English Test skipper has taken the decision to his own so that he can give himself enough time to recover ahead of the home season.&nbsp;



Ben Stokes struggled with the toe issue throughout the IPL. The all-rounder played just two games and since then has been on the sidelines. He also has a history of knee injury and would be hoping to get completely fit before the hectic home season.?



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">IPL 2023: Ben Stokes not bowling fit - Stephen Fleming?</h2>



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Chennai Super Kings head coach Stephen Fleming also opened up about the availability of Ben Stokes for their last game against DC. He said that the all-rounder still isn?t fully fit to bowl and with Moeen Ali doing a terrific job, it is likely that they will not make any change. He said:?



"Ben's ability to bowl overs at the moment is still a bit of a challenge, but he's there as that batting cover. But with Moeen bowling well in good conditions - we go to Delhi [next] which has been turning - we think the balance of the side has been right.&nbsp;



?And look, we're second on the table, so it's not our style to chop and change just because we've had a loss where things didn't go our way. We won't do that. We might tinker with it but we're very focused on getting the right team for Delhi.?&nbsp;



Chennai Super Kings are currently placed second on the points table. A win for them would ensure then spot in the playoffs. It remains to be how will they fare in the game against DC.&nbsp;

IPL 2023: Ben Stokes to leave CSK camp after their last league game against DC. Check details

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The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCC) is eyeing Chennai Super Kings (CSK) head coach Stephen Fleming to lead the senior men's Indian side following the completion of Rahul Dravid's tenure. Though no official formalities have been processed as of now, sources in the know believe Stephen Fleming to be a worthy successor to lead Team India.



Notably, the board officially invited applications for the role of head coach in the Indian side on Monday. The next coaching period will be three and half years, which will run until December 2027.



Rahul Dravid joined Team India back in 2021 and was set to complete his tenure after the end of the ODI World Cup 2023. Noting the immediate consequences, if there is a change in the coach ahead of the T20 World Cup 2024, the board extended Rahul Dravid's tenure until the T20 World Cup.



Stephen Fleming has a very rich coaching history. He has been associated with Chennai Super Kings (CSK) since 2009 and has led the team to five IPL titles. Besides looking after CSK in the IPL, Fleming has also tried his hands at the Big Bash League (BBL) with Melbourne Stars, Joburg Super Kings in SA20 and Texas Super Kings in Major League Cricket. He has also led Southern Brave in England's The Hundred.



Given the rich legacy of Stephen Fleming in the IPL and his brilliant capabilities as a leader, he is one of the most attractive coaches to be at the helm of the Indian team. However, the BCCI's proposal requires anyone to be with the team on the road for 10 months a year, which is a big ask.



While there is a buzz around the world cricket to bring in two sets of coaches for white ball and red ball formats, the BCCI looks in no mood to entertain such things. One of the BCCI conditions in the advertisement includes anyone who gets picked as the head coach of the Indian side will be responsible for leading all three formats.



It's been learned that through the course of the <a href="https://iplt20.com">IPL</a> 2024, informal discussions have already taken place, but there is no official word at all so far. Fleming hasn't informed CSK about anything so far, neither has he agreed to the BCCI.



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Notably, the condition to be on the road for close to 10 months a year, pulls back most of the candidates, who wish to coach Team India. Rahul Dravid, who replaced Ravi Shastri, was also reluctant to take up the role due to very high commitment, however, the BCCI was somehow successful in luring him. It remains to be seen if the BCCI manages to bring CSK coach Stephen Fleming on the same page. 



Besides Fleming, the other coaches on the fray are Justin Langer, the LSG coach, and VVS Laxman. 



Justin Langer recently said that he is "curious and fascinated" to be India's coach. However, he hasn't made any decision regarding the official advertisement of the BCCI. On the other side, VVS Laxman, who is currently the head of NCA, is also in the fray. 



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CSK coach Stephen Fleming in line to become Team India's head coach after Rahul Dravid?

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In the new turn of events, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is pinning its hopes on legendary cricketer MS Dhoni to persuade Stephen Fleming to accept BCCI's offer of taking over the head coach's duties after incumbent Rahul Dravid's tenure comes to an end in July.



With Chennai Super Kings (CSK) already out of the TATA IPL 2024, the negotiations could take place between CSK head coach Stephen Fleming and the BCCI, who are eying to rope in the former Kiwi cricketer to coach the Indian side.



Though the likes of Gautam Gambhir, Justin Langer and Mahila Jayawardene are also in the race, the BCCI is keen to have a very successful Stephen Fleming to be at the helm of the Indian team.



Fleming, who has led New Zealand in 303 matches, has been one of the most successful coaches in the IPL history, besides being the longest-serving coach of the CSK. Fleming has been at the helm of the CSK since 2009 and has led the team to five IPL titles. The Kiwi is also part of other T20 leagues around the world. 



The CSK coach also looks after the Texas Super Kings in Major League Cricket (USA) and the Joburg Super Kings in SA20 (South Africa). He is also the head coach of the Southern Brave in The Hundred competition.



If the reports are to be believed, Stephen Fleming has already been approached by the BCCI and communicated about the head coach's role. Fleming, however, hasn't responded yet. The general word is that he is reluctant to take up long-term roles due to high commitments, which won't allow him to take easy breaks.



The former Kiwi cricketer is happy to be with the T20 franchises for a short stint and then head back home to be with his family. However, the long-term Team India contract won't allow him to do the same. One of the biggest challenges of being Team India's head coach is being on the road for close to a year with just a two-month break during the IPL window.



Reports indicate that Fleming has already communicated his stance to the BCCI, following which they went to look for other individuals who could take up the role. Although the talks with other potential candidates are ongoing, the BCCI isn't in the mood to leave Fleming and has taken a final shot with MS Dhoni's assistance.



MS Dhoni, who has closely worked with Stephen Fleming in the CSK, shares a close relationship and can be a deal breaker for the BCCI. The admiration Dhoni has around the world could influence Fleming to accept BCCI's offer.



"Fleming hasn't said no. He has expressed his concerns about the tenure of the contract, which is nothing unusual. Even Rahul Dravid wasn't keen in the beginning. He was persuaded. It shouldn't be a surprise if the same thing happens with Fleming. And who better than MS Dhoni to do the job?" a BCCI source?told Hindustan Times.



"Opening channels with Dhoni during the <a href="https://iplt20.com">IPL</a> was not the right thing to do, but now it may be worth a shot," the source added.



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BCCI ask for MS Dhoni's help in persuading CSK's Stephen Fleming to be India's Next Head Coach after Rahul Dravid

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Whenever it comes to ODI cricket in modern times, one name often comes under the radar, and that is of veteran Indian batter Virat Kohli. Players like Virat Kohli have often drawn comparisons among the 4 greatest players of his generation, with New Zealand’s Kane Williamson, Australia’s<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steve_Smith_(cricketer)"> Steve Smith</a>, and England’s Joe Root being the other three. 
Virat Kohli is the fourth-highest run-getter in international cricket and also has the third-most runs in the history of the One Day format. Kohli has the international record of scoring the fastest 8000, 9000, 10000, 11000, 12000, and 13000 runs in ODI cricket. 
<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hashim_Amla">Hashim Amla</a> is the only player to have scored 7,000 ODI runs faster than veteran Virat Kohli, while now the legendary Kiwi batter has surpassed the likes of the Indian veteran. 
<h2 dir="ltr">Kane Williamson scored a terrific hundred against South Africa in the Tri-series</h2>
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Kane Williamson, the Kiwi batter, is back playing in limited-overs cricket for New Zealand, and the Kiwi batsman is excelling as a batter under the new skipper Mitchell Santner. After a comeback fifty in the first ODI against Pakistan, the host nation, the Kiwi former skipper backed the 300+ chase with a stellar hundred. 
Williamson led the batting by example alongside Devon Conway, who also marked his return to the 11, following a brief setback owing to injuries and lack of form. However, it's good news all around for the Kiwis, as their best batters are returning to form before the onset of the Champions Trophy. 
<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kane_Williamson">Kane Williamson</a> scored an unbeaten 133* off just 113 balls against South Africa after they put a huge 305-run total at the back of Breetzke’s maiden 150 on debut. Williamson was also chosen as the Player of the Match, in which New Zealand advanced into the finals of the Tri-Series. 
<h2 dir="ltr">Kane Williamson goes past Kohli to attain the No. 2 spot</h2>
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Kane surpasses King Kohli in ODI elite list (Image Credit: X)
<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Virat_Kohli">Virat Kohl</a>i earlier was the second fastest to 7000 ODI runs, only behind South African veteran Hashim Amla, who reached the milestone in just 151 innings, while the Indian veteran took 161 innings to achieve the same milestone. 
While the Blackcap kingpin, Kane Williamson, scored a stellar hundred, he completed 7000 ODI runs in just 159 innings and hence became the second fastest batter to do so, replacing Virat from the second spot. 
With this, Kane also turned into only the fifth New Zealand batter after Stephen Fleming, Ross Taylor, Martin Guptill, and Nathan Astle to have scored more than 7000 runs in the white-ball limited-overs format. With this, he also became New Zealand’s quickest batter to 7000 ODI runs, leaving behind Guptill comfortably by a huge margin of innings. 
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Kane Williamson topples Virat Kohli from the second position of batters fastest to 7000 ODI runs

Kane Williamson topples Virat Kohli from the second position of batters as he turns second-fastest to 7000 ODI runs only behind Hashim Amla

Virat Kohli displaced from his position; Kane Williamson with a stunning hundred surpassed the Indian veteran on the elite list

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Delhi Capitals are all set to go under the aggressive leadership of AXAR PATEL in the TATA IPL 2025. The new era of cricket for Delhi Capitals has begun!

NEW Captain of DELHI CAPITALS ANNOUNCED! Check Details Here

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Indians vs Giants: Mumbai Indians, led by Harmanpreet Kaur,  defeated Gujarat Giants by 47 runs in the eliminator match and made it to the final of the Women's Premier League for the 2nd time

WPL 2025: Mumbai reached the WPL final for the second time, created a stir with the ball and bat in the eliminator; defeated Gujarat by 47 runs

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Following the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, PCB expressed their displeasure with ICC.

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Get the latest details on the 2027 ICC Cricket World Cup, including schedule, teams, venues, qualification process, and tournament format. Find out which teams qualify and how the Super Six format returns!

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A total of 45 players registered for the Draft of The Hundred 2025.

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