Stephen Fleming: Former New Zealand captain frontrunner to be appointed England men's Test head coach
Former New Zealand cricket captain Stephen Fleming has emerged as the frontrunner to become the next head coach of the England men's Test team. He is expected to succeed Brendon McCullum following a period of poor performance for the English side.
Why it matters
The appointment is critical for the future of English Test cricket as the team seeks to rebuild after a series of significant losses and the retirement of captain Ben Stokes.
Former New Zealand captain Stephen Fleming is the frontrunner to be appointed as England men's Test head coach. <p>The 53-year-old appears set to succeed compatriot Brendon McCullum, who was sacked after the 2-1 series defeat to New Zealand in June.</p><p>Fleming recently left his role as head coach of Indian Premier League franchise Chennai Super Kings, having been in charge of the T20 outfit since 2009, the year after his playing career ended.</p><ul><li><a href="https://www.skysports.com/cricket/news/12040/13566178/the-ashes-england-vs-australia-mens-and-womens-dates-confirmed-for-2027-edition"><strong>The Ashes: England vs Australia 2027 dates confirmed</strong></a></li><li><strong><a href="https://www.skysports.com/podcasts/36578/11933948/sky-sports-cricket-podcast">Listen to the Sky Sports Cricket Podcast</a></strong></li><li><strong><a href="https://www.nowtv.com/membership/watch-sky-sports?DCMP=ilc_skysports_nc_articlelink">Stream England cricket without a contract</a></strong></li></ul><p>The task facing England's next Test head coach is to revive a side that have lost eight of their last 12 matches across a 2-2 home draw with India last summer, the 4-1 Ashes battering in Australia over the winter and the recent era-ending 2-1 reverse against New Zealand.</p><widget id="1"></widget><p>It remains unclear whether Fleming, if appointed, will be…
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