Fleming frontrunner to become England Test coach

Former New Zealand captain Stephen Fleming is the frontrunner to be appointed as England men's Test head coach.

3 min readJul 30, 2026 09:38 AM IST Stephen Fleming stepped down as CSK coach after 18 years. (CREIMAS)Former Chennai Super Kings coach Stephen Fleming is in line to become the next England Test coach, according to reports in British media. Fleming recently stepped down as the coach of Indian Premier League franchise C

It is not yet clear whether Fleming will take charge in time for England's Test series against Pakistan, which starts on August 19 at Headingley

Stephen Fleming is reportedly the frontrunner for England's Test head coach position. He has emerged as the preferred candidate after a thorough interview process. Fleming will replace Brendon McCullum, who is now leading England's white-ball teams. Fleming recently concluded a successful eighteen-year tenure with Chen

Fleming has reportedly moved to the forefront of consideration after a series of interviews

Stephen Fleming emerges as frontrunner for England's new Test coach  GB News

The Herald understands Fleming will take charge of England later this year.

New Zealander will succeed Brendon McCullum Likely to start on South Africa tour in December Stephen Fleming is expected to be named as England’s Test coach, after impressing the England and Wales Cricket Board in a series of interviews over the past two weeks. The 53-year-old would work alongside his predecessor, co

Former New Zealand captain Stephen Fleming is expected to be appointed as England Test coach after the sacking of Brendon McCullum.

Former New Zealand captain Fleming has been out of work since leaving Chennai Super Kings earlier this month

The former New Zealand captain’s first matches in charge likely to be in South Africa at Christmas.

England set to appoint Fleming as the next Test head coach  The Times