IPL 2026: Poor selection calls hurting Super Kings

CSK faces the threat of failing to qualify for the playoffs for a third straight year.
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Over the years, one of the key tenets of Stephen Fleming’s coaching style at Chennai Super Kings has been what he likes to call ‘consistency in selection.’
The five-time champion has, in the past, been reluctant to chop and change players, even when they were going through a rough patch, preferring to give them a long rope and getting the best out of them.
Published – April 27, 2026 07:50 pm IST




