Former CSK batter Subramaniam Badrinath supported the newly appointed head coach Zaheer Khan to bring the franchise back to its glory days in IPL 2027 as well. Praising the decision, widely believed to be MS Dhoni’s, S Badrinath feels Zaheer Khan would be a massive asset for CSK as head coach.

Talking about Zaheer Khan’s appointment as CSK head coach, Badrinath said on his YouTube channel, Cric with Badri: “It is clear that this decision is backed by MS Dhoni. It surely must have been his recommendation. An accomplished and skillful bowler like Zaheer Khan becoming head coach is a big positive for CSK. Dhoni’s decisions will always be well thought out and often right. I believe this Dhoni-Zaheer partnership will get CSK back to winning ways. They have struggled in the last few seasons, but from next season, they’ll stand tall again under Zaheer.”

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Subramaniam Badrinath also called Zaheer Khan a legend of Indian cricket, like Sachin Tendulkar, Virat Kohli, MS Dhoni, and Rahul Dravid as well. He also recalled Zaheer’s incredible skill as a player, praising his never-say-die attitude.

“What I admired most about him was his ability to give it 100% irrespective of whether it was the old or new ball, a partnership was developing, or if the pitch was flat. I admired his attitude, ability, and tactical acumen. He used to bowl long spells and had great bowling fitness. He must be placed in the same legendary status as Sachin Tendulkar, Rahul Dravid, Virat Kohli and MS Dhoni,” concluded S Badrinath.