England hires former NZ skipper Stephen Fleming as men's Test coach, Joe Root back as captain
- Posted Fri 31 Jul 2026 at 9:35amFri 31 Jul 2026 at 9:35amStephen Fleming has been a New Zealand player and visitor to Lord's, but he will soon return as England's new Test coach.
- (Getty Images: Gareth Copley)In short:English cricket has turned to former New Zealand skipper Stephen Fleming to succeed sacked countryman Brendon McCullum as the men's Test team coach.
- The announcement continues the changes in England's cricket leadership, with Joe Root returning as skipper.
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- Posted Fri 31 Jul 2026 at 9:35amFri 31 Jul 2026 at 9:35amStephen Fleming has been a New Zealand player and visitor to Lord's, but he will soon return as England's new Test coach.
- (Getty Images: Gareth Copley)In short:English cricket has turned to former New Zealand skipper Stephen Fleming to succeed sacked countryman Brendon McCullum as the men's Test team coach.
- The announcement continues the changes in England's cricket leadership, with Joe Root returning as skipper.
Sources: ABC Australia