Stephen Fleming has been appointed England Men’s Test head coach, replacing Brendon McCullum, while Joe Root returns as captain. Fleming, a five-time IPL-winning coach with Chennai Super Kings, will begin his tenure after England’s Pakistan series. Root previously led England from 2017 to 2022 and remains the team’s most experienced Test captain.
London, July 30: Former New Zealand captain Stephen Fleming has been appointed as the England Men’s Test head coach, while Joe Root has been reinstated as Test captain as the team begins a new chapter following the departure of Brendon McCullum.
Fleming will replace McCullum, who stepped down after England’s 2-1 Test series defeat against New Zealand at home.
The 53-year-old will begin his tenure after England’s upcoming Test series against Pakistan, with Marcus Trescothick serving as interim head coach during the series. Fleming is expected to take charge during England’s Test tour of South Africa later this year.
Root returns as England’s Test captain after previously leading the side from 2017 to 2022.
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