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CSK's IPL-winning coach Fleming joins New Zealand camp ahead of T20 World Cup

Fleming, a former New Zealand captain, joined the national team camp a day after guiding CSK to its fourth IPL title triumph in Dubai.

By Pti
Stephen Fleming

Dubai, October 17: Chennai Super Kings' Indian Premier League (IPL)-winning head coach Stephen Fleming on Saturday joined the New Zealand camp for a short stint to help the Kiwis prepare themselves for the T20 World Cup.

Fleming, a former New Zealand captain, joined the national team camp a day after guiding CSK to its fourth IPL title triumph in Dubai. Mahendra Singh Dhoni-led CSK beat Kolkata Knight Riders by 27 runs in the final on Friday (October 15) night.

"Fresh from the @IPL Final - it's great to have @ChennaiIPL winning coach @SPFleming7 joining us for a few days ahead of the start of the @T20WorldCup #T20WorldCup," the BLACKCAPS tweeted.

New Zealand will begin its T20 World Cup campaign against Pakistan in the Super 12 stage at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium on October 26.

New Zealand will play India three days later at the Dubai International Stadium.

Besides Afghanistan, there will be two qualifiers from Round 1 in Group 2 of the Super 12 stage.

Australia, England, South Africa and the West Indies along with two qualifiers will form Group 1 in Super 12s.

The T20 World Cup will start in the UAE and Oman on Sunday with the final scheduled to be held here on on November 14.

Story first published: Sunday, October 17, 2021, 8:43 [IST]
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