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Fleming Appointed England Coach
Tracked across 5 sources · Updated 4h ago
Stephen Fleming is appointed as England Test head coach, replacing Brendon McCullum, with Joe Root returning as captain. Reports highlight his IPL success, but critics like Michael Vaughan and Mark Butcher express concerns about his delayed start and the reversal of previous approaches.
How it unfolded
5h ago
Butcher disappointed with Root's return as captain
8h ago
Vaughan criticizes Fleming's delayed start
1d ago
ECB appoints Fleming as Test coach, Root as captain
1d ago
Fleming emerges as frontrunner for England Test coach
What happened earlier
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Full story →Joe Root Back As England's Permanent Captain In Tests After Stephen Fleming Coach Appointment
Joe Root is reinstated as England's permanent Test captain after Ben Stokes retired.
The ECB sacked Brendon McCullum as Test coach and appointed Stephen Fleming as replacement.
Ben Stokes retired from international cricket earlier this month.
Earlier · 1d ago
Full story →Former CSK coach tipped for England's Test head coach role
Stephen Fleming, former Chennai Super Kings head coach, is the frontrunner for England's Test head coach role.
Fleming will replace Brendon McCullum, who remains England's white-ball head coach.
Fleming impressed in interviews led by ECB managing director Rob Key, outperforming candidates Jonathan Trott and Richard Dawson.
Fleming ended an 18-year tenure with CSK and its sister franchises, winning five IPL titles.
Joe Root will serve as interim captain for England's Test series against Pakistan before Fleming takes over.
Earlier · 1d ago
Full story →Stephen Fleming frontrunner to become England's new Test coach: Report
Stephen Fleming is the frontrunner to become England's new Test coach.
He would replace his former New Zealand teammate Brendon McCullum.
Fleming is favored for his tactical acumen and man-management skills.
The former New Zealand captain currently coaches Chennai Super Kings (CSK).
He is preferred over other unnamed candidates for the role.
Earlier · 1d ago
Full story →Multiple Time IPL Winning Coach Leads Race For England Test Team Job: Report
Earlier · 1d ago
Full story →Joe Root and Stephen Fleming appointed England's new Test captain and coach
Joe Root appointed England Test captain, replacing Ben Stokes who retired.
Stephen Fleming appointed England Test head coach, replacing Brendon McCullum.
Fleming will start after the Pakistan series; Marcus Trescothick interim head coach for first matches.
Root's first series as captain is a three-match Test series against Pakistan starting August 19 in Leeds.
ECB's Robert Key opted for Root over Harry Brook, who remains white-ball captain.