Keep it Kiwi: Stephen Fleming confirmed to replace Brendon McCullum as England’s Test coach

Fleming’s first match in charge will be against South Africa in December, with Marcus Trescothick stepping up as interim head coach for the Pakistan series.

Fleming succeeds Brendon McCullum as Root chosen over Harry Brook to replace Ben Stokes

The 53-year-old has signed a four-year deal to replace Brendon McCullum.

4 min readJul 30, 2026 03:40 PM IST Stephen Fleming head coach of Team Chennai Super Kings during post match press meet after Match 37 of the TATA Indian Premier League 2026 between Chennai Super Kings and Gujarat Titans at MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai, India, on April 26, 2026. (CREIMAS) England on Thursday announc

New Zealander will take over for South Africa series Trescothick named interim coach for Pakistan Tests Stephen Fleming has been confirmed as the new coach of the England men’s Test team, with Joe Root returning for a second spell as captain. Marcus Trescothick will take interim charge for the three-game series again

Stephen Fleming has been named the new England test coach with Joe Root as captain

30 Jul 2026 05:48PM (Updated: 30 Jul 2026 05:50PM) July 30 : England named Joe Root as test captain and appointed former New Zealand batter Stephen Fleming as head coach on Thursday following the departures of Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum.Root, 35, led the side in 64 tests from 2017 to 2022."It is a great honour and

Former CSK coach to take over before South Africa tour, with Marcus Trescothick filling in on interim basis for Pakistan Tests next month

The ex New Zealand international replaces his compatriot Brendon McCullum and will be in charge for the tour of South Africa later this year

Five-time Indian Premier League winner Fleming will replace compatriot Brendon McCullum.

England announce new head coach and captain to follow ‘Bazball’ era  talkSPORT

Former New Zealand captain Stephen Fleming is appointed as England Test coach, with Joe Root as captain.

Steve Tandy has been on the lookout for coaches to add to his backroom team

Joe Root is to return as England Test captain, replacing Ben Stokes, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has announced.

Ajibolade steps into the role after transforming Beyond Limits into one of Nigeria's leading football academies, with sustained domestic success, historic promotions and international triumphs defining his tenure

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

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

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

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

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

All Black coach Dave Rennie recalled veteran flank Ethan Blackadder and named three uncapped players in a 44-man touring squad for next month’s fixtures in South Africa. Captain Ardie Savea will miss the opening two matches.