Stephen Fleming

IPL 2018: Stephen Fleming defends Dwayne Bravo, blames batsmen for loss against DD

Chennai coach Stephen Fleming has defended Dwayne Bravo and blamed the batsmen for their unexpected 34-run loss against Delhi in the IPL.

May 19, 2018, 15:55 PM IST

Jos Butler was a class apart on difficult pitch: Stephen Fleming

 Chennai head coach Stephen Fleming has praised Rajasthan opener Jos Buttler for his match-winning unbeaten knock, saying the English batsman was a class apart during their IPL game on Friday.

May 12, 2018, 16:04 PM IST

IPL 2018: CSK won't be complacent against RR, insists coach Stephen Fleming

Chennai need just one win from their remaining four matches to book a play-offs berth but head coach Stephen Fleming on Thursday said that his side will not be complacent when they take on Rajasthan in their IPL match on Friday.

May 10, 2018, 22:34 PM IST

Dhoni, Bravo and Watson have a lot to offer: Stephen Fleming

Dhoni and Watson are months shy from being 37 while Bravo is in his 35th year. However all three have made major contribution CSK's six wins out of eight. 

May 02, 2018, 20:31 PM IST

Need to work hard to get used to Pune pitch, says CSK head coach Stephen Fleming

Robbed of home advantage for the entire 2018 season, Chennai will have to work hard in their adopted home venue in Pune to be a force to reckon with in the ongoing IPL, said the team's head coach Stephen Fleming.

Apr 29, 2018, 15:50 PM IST

Outstanding Ambati Rayudu instrumental in winning games for CSK: Stephen Fleming

Fleming said the security and support of the team has given confidence to Rayudu.

Apr 26, 2018, 14:17 PM IST

IPL 2018: CSK coach Stephen Fleming lauds Deepak Chahar

Impressed with Deepak Chahar's consistent progress, Chennai coach Stephen Fleming on Tuesday said what makes the pacer special is his ability to swing the ball at a good pace.

Apr 24, 2018, 21:57 PM IST

IPL 2018: CSK coach Stephen Fleming impressed with his bowlers' character

A middle-order stutter, which included two wickets off consecutive balls by legspinner Imran Tahir, limited Punjab to 197/7; however, they went on to win the match by four runs.

Apr 16, 2018, 13:29 PM IST

IPL 2018: Have to find way to minimise injured Raina's loss, says Fleming

Raina is ruled out of next game against Kings XI Punjab after sustaining a calf muscle injury during the match against KKR.

Apr 14, 2018, 21:58 PM IST

IPL 2018: Stephen Fleming says Chennai team nervous but well prepared before Mumbai game

Fleming, a former New Zealand captain, further added that South Africa captain Faf du Plessis won`t play on Saturday due to his finger injury.

Apr 06, 2018, 22:06 PM IST

MS Dhoni will play more prominent role as batsman for CSK: Stephen Fleming

Chennai Super Kings head coach Stephen Fleming on Monday said that skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni would play a 'more prominent' role as a batsman in the upcoming IPL by batting 'relatively high' in the order.

Apr 02, 2018, 22:56 PM IST

IPL: Ticket sales for CSK matches in Chennai to begin from April 2

Sale of tickets for Chennai Super Kings' home matches at MA Chidambaram Stadium will begin on April 2, five days before the start of the Indian Premier League (IPL). 

Mar 31, 2018, 20:16 PM IST

IPL 11: Coach Stephen Fleming hopes to rekindle magic at Chennai Super Kings

Chennai Super Kings head coach Stephen Fleming is a man on a mission as he looks to rekindle the magic that turned the team into one of the most successful ones in the opening decade of Indian Premier League. "We will try and recreate some of the success that CSK had in the first eight years," the affable Kiwi was quoted as saying by the CSK website.

Mar 28, 2018, 20:12 PM IST

Cheteshwar Pujara first Indian to be run out in both innings of a Test

Cheteshwar Pujara is one of the most technically-correct batsmen in India but not when it comes to running between the wickets. On Wednesday, the India No. 3 earned an embarrassing record becoming the first Indian batsman to be run out in both the innings of a Test match.

Jan 17, 2018, 14:29 PM IST

ICC Champions Trophy 2017: India have edge over arch-rivals Pakistan in June 4 encounter, says Stephen Fleming

"India have quality players with experience, whereas Pakistan is probably on the way up. Pakistan are a very talented side, but they are unpredictable," Fleming told PTI in an exclusive interaction.

Jun 03, 2017, 13:01 PM IST

ICC Champions Trophy: Mahendra Singh Dhoni can go on to play 2019 World Cup, feels Stephen Fleming

The former left-handed batsman is convinced that Dhoni will continue to make significant contributions to the Indian team, even though he would be 38 by the 2019 World Cup.

Jun 01, 2017, 15:38 PM IST

RPS coach Stephen Fleming defends under-fire MS Dhoni, hails him as 'one of the most successful players' in IPL history

Pune skipper Steve Smith, along with several other cricketers, were seen taking valuable inputs from Dhoni throughout IPL 2017.

May 21, 2017, 16:24 PM IST

IPL 2017 final: RPS coach Stephen Fleming hails 'outstanding' communication between Steve Smith, MS Dhoni

Rising Pune Supergiant coach Stephen Fleming has sought to dispel rumours of a rift between stalwarts Mahendra Singh Dhoni and Steve Smith as they chase their maiden Indian Premier League title in Sunday`s final against the Mumbai Indians.

May 21, 2017, 13:04 PM IST

Inability to handle pressure led to MS Dhoni's sacking? RPS coach Stephen Fleming quashes reports

The former New Zealand skipper, however, took to Twitter to no just slam the reports but also hail Dhoni as greatest finisher the game has ever seen.

May 16, 2017, 19:28 PM IST

IPL 2017: It will be a tough task against Mumbai Indians at Wankhede, feels Stephen Fleming

He agreed with the suggestion that yesterday's last-gasp win over Sunrisers Hyderabad was crucial from the standings' point of view.

Apr 24, 2017, 00:38 AM IST