On December 23, Kochi will host the IPL 2023 Auction. Franchises have asked for the BCCI to change the date because of the Christmas celebrations, but they have received no response. In exchange, the BCCI permitted video conferencing, allowing international personnel to participate from their homes.
The IPL has always permitted phone calls during the bidding process, but video conferencing will be permitted for the first time during the Kochi auction. As a result, several of the foreign employees—including Chennai Super Kings head coach Stephen Fleming—are probably going to skip the event.
For the IPL Auction, Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will be without their head coach Stephen Fleming and the majority of their coaching staff. The CSK CEO has confirmed to InsideSport that the absence of the international staff is due to Christmas celebrations at home. However, BCCI would permit them to join through video conference.
No foreign staff will be present
The CEO of Chennai Super Kings has indicated that all of their support personnel will attend through video conference.
“No, Stephen Fleming won’t be joining us for the auction. None of our foreign staff will be present in Kochi due to Christmas Celebrations. They will join by video conference,” CSK CEO Kasi Viswanathan.
CSK foreign staff for IPL 2023 auction
The majority of the support staff in Chennai is foreign, therefore celebrities like Michael Hussey, Eric Simmons, and Dwayne Bravo won’t be there either. Nevertheless, Fleming will essentially support CEO Viswanathan throughout the auction process. Lakshmipathy Balaji used to be a regular at the table. However, Bravo took over as bowling coach from the former Indian pacer.
IPL 2023 Auction: Team-wise Foreign influence
- Mumbai Indians: Mark Boucher (head coach), Kieron Pollard (batting coach), Shane Bond (bowling coach), James Pamment (fielding coach)
- Chennai Super Kings: Stephen Fleming (head coach), Michael Hussey (batting coach), Eric Simons (asst coach), Dwayne Bravo (Bowling Coach)
- Delhi Capitals: Ricky Ponting (head coach), Shane Watson (asst coach), James Hopes (bowling coach),
- Lucknow Super Giants: Andy Flower (head coach), Andy Bichel (bowling coach)
- Gujarat Titans: Vikram Solanki (director of cricket), Gary Kirsten (batting coach)
- Rajasthan Royals: Kumar Sangakkara head coach), Lasith Malinga (bowling coach), Trevor Penney (asst coach)
- Royal Challengers Bangalore: Mike Hesson (director of cricket), Adam Griffith (bowling coach),
- Sunrisers Hyderabad: Brian Lara (head coach), Simon Helmot (asst coach), Muttiah Muralitharan, Dale Steyn (bowling coach),
- Punjab Kings: Trevor Bayliss (head coach), Brad Haddin (asst coach), Jonty Rhodes (fielding coach), Julian Wood (consultant), Charl Langveldt (bowling coach)
- Kolkata Knight Riders: James Foster (asst coach), Ryan ten Doeschate (fielding coach)
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