Fleming Named England Test Coach as Root Returns as Captain

Stephen Fleming has been appointed England Test coach, replacing Brendon McCullum, who remains in charge of the white-ball teams. Joe Root is returning as England Test captain, replacing Ben Stokes, the England and Wales Cricket Board announced. Fleming, 53, ended an 18-year association with Chennai Super Kings to take the role.

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Fleming new England Test coach with Root captain

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Former New Zealand captain Stephen Fleming is expected to be appointed as England Test coach after the sacking of Brendon McCullum.

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BBC 7h ago

Fleming new England Test coach with Root captain

Former New Zealand captain Stephen Fleming is appointed as England Test coach, with Joe Root as captain.

Daily Mail 8h ago

England confirm appointment of Stephen Fleming as Test coach - with former captain Joe Root returning to the role

Fleming, 53, takes over from fellow New Zealander Brendon McCullum, who remains in charge of the white-ball teams, after terminating an 18-year association with Chennai Super Kings.

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