Cricketer and cricket administrator, England and Somerset veteran
England has appointed Stephen Fleming as Test head coach after Brendon McCullum was relieved of duty. Joe Root will resume as Test captain, with Marcus Trescothick interim head coach. Fleming will start in September, aiming to balance immediate results with long-term development.
The England men's cricket set-up is reviewing the feasibility of a dual-head-coach model, with Brendon McCullum continuing to run the white-ball sides while a new red-ball coach may oversee the Test team. Simon Langer has expressed interest but has not engaged; talks are at an exploratory stage. A decision will shape England's preparation for the 2027 Ashes.
England’s search for a new red-ball coach is nearing a resolution as Stephen Fleming emerges as the frontrunner, with interviews underway following Brendon McCullum’s departure. A decisive appointment could shape the team’s direction ahead of next year’s fixtures.