Fleming named coach of Pune

Former New Zealand captain Stephen Fleming has landed another head coaching job in the Indian Premier League, in charge of new franchise Pune.

Fleming signed a two-year deal with Pune, one of two teams added to the IPL in place of Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals, who were both suspended following a corruption scandal.

Pune owner Sanjeev Goenka says Fleming is a proven coach at Twenty20 level, having guided the Super Kings to IPL titles in 2010 and 2011.

"He has been remarkably successful as a player in the international arena and I firmly believe that his technical know-how, perseverance and organisation skills will work wonders for our team," Goenka said.

Fleming, who will now coach Australian captain Steve Smith in the IPL, was always a favourite for the job once Pune made Indian captain MS Dhoni their first pick in the IPL player draft in December.

Fleming and Dhoni formed a tight and successful bond during their time together at Chennai.

The ninth edition of the IPL will start on April 9.