Fleming Puts England Identity at Heart of Test Rebuild
- On Saturday at Old Trafford, Stephen Fleming held his first public engagement as England Test head coach, outlining his vision for the team ahead of the South Africa series in December.
- Fleming joined the team 52 days after his appointment, having missed the Pakistan series due to family and commercial commitments, while expressing "deep respect" for the county game and Test cricket.
- Describing his dynamic with Brendon McCullum as "big brother," Fleming dismissed "Flemball" as a "medical condition" and vowed to combine Bazball's aggression with added "smarts" to improve consistency.
- Addressing past off-field controversies, Fleming told his players: "If you want a great example of how to behave as an international cricketer, Joe Root is it," emphasizing improved standards are essential.
- With England's next Test series starting December 17 in South Africa, Fleming remains focused on the Ashes next summer and confirmed he will not persuade Ben Stokes out of retirement.
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Sept 20 : England's new test coach Stephen Fleming said restoring the team's identity and standards would be as important as improving results, after a turbulent year for English cricket that brought renewed scrutiny of player behaviour and team culture.Fleming was appointed in July following England's slide
Fleming Eyes World Test Championship Mace, Number One Ranking for England as Head Coach
Get latest articles and stories on Sports at LatestLY. Fleming, who has taken over the reins from Brendon McCullum, was speaking at Old Trafford on Saturday ahead of the third T20I against Sri Lanka in his first media engagement as England's head coach. Sports News | Fleming Eyes World Test Championship Mace, Number One Ranking for England as Head Coach.
Fleming eyes World Test Championship mace, number one ranking for England as head coach - The Tribune
Fleming, who has taken over the reins from Brendon McCullum, was speaking at Old Trafford on Saturday ahead of the third T20I against Sri Lanka in his first media engagement as England's head coach.
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