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.

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Joe Root to begin second stint as England Test captain

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Joe Root is to return as England Test captain, replacing Ben Stokes, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has announced.

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BBC Published 30 July 2026

Fleming new England Test coach with Root captain

Daily Mail Published 30 July 2026

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.

Sky Published 30 July 2026

Joe Root to begin second stint as England Test captain

Joe Root is to return as England Test captain, replacing Ben Stokes, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has announced.

BBC Published 29 July 2026

Fleming expected to be named England Test coach

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