IPL 2025 | CSK coach Fleming says team is not laying down arms yet

CSK gamers Shaik Rasheed and Rachin Ravindra through the observe session forward of the IPL match towards SRH on the MAC Stadium, Chennai, on Thursday, April 24, 2025.
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What are Chennai Super Kings’ plans for IPL 2025 and past?

Head coach Stephen Fleming emphasised that CSK has not given up on the season yet and can take inspiration from what Royal Challengers Bengaluru did final 12 months to qualify for the playoffs.

“Well, we are still hopeful of winning six out of six. Some will giggle at that, but RCB set a blueprint for that the year before,” Fleming stated forward of CSK’s match towards Sunrisers Hyderabad on the MAC Stadium.

CSK coach Stephen Fleming addresses the press forward of the IPL match towards SRH on the MAC Stadium, Chennai, on Thursday, April 24, 2025.
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R. RAGU

“But we’re also aware that if it doesn’t work out, we’ve got to make the most of what has been a poor season. There won’t be a wasted game or a wasted opportunity in the next few weeks. And the players know that as well,” Fleming added.

“The work we did when we were in a similar position in the past set us up to win the title the following year. So, we’re certainly aware of what needs to be done and how we can go about it.”

Will Super Kings, languishing on the backside of the desk, give extra alternatives to the kids?

“We haven’t been neglecting youth. (Ayush) Mhatre looked very good in the last game. It excites us as we have one eye on the future. But it’s a balance. It’s not all about youth. It’s not all about guys being too old. You’ve just got to make sure that the right temperament is in the player. And I’m not worried about how old they are,” the coach added.