IPL 2018: Chennai Super Kings had Planned According to Chennai Conditions - Stephen Fleming

Indian Premier League (IPL) champions, Chennai Super Kings (CSK) head coach, Stephen Fleming has admitted relocating out of Chennai was a tough decision for his side.

Meanwhile, Chennai slammed Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) by eight wickets in the summit clash to lift the third title. However, Chennai had to shift base to Pune following the Cauvery water dispute here.

“Most of the plans were to build a team according to Chennai’s conditions but those things weren’t in our control,” Fleming said. “Moving out of Chennai was a difficult decision. We knew the conditions of Pune. We had to change the way we had to play the game,” he added.

The Super Kings moved out, as BCCI failed to provide enough security for the smooth running of the games.

“We knew the conditions in Chennai. The experience enabled us to do that. It was a big change but we had to get on with it,” Fleming explained.

Fleming praised Watson’s professionalism

Chennai banked on all-rounder Shane Watson’s scintillating 117-run unbeaten knock to overhaul Hyderabad’s target.

Fleming talked highly of Watson and admitted they wanted to use Watson differently.

“We loved what Watson had done in the past and our discussion was of his future. We wanted him in a different way. Opening the batting and bowling a few overs. He’s incredibly professional. He looked after himself and managed well,” Fleming concluded.

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