Archive · 15 Sep 2026
Stephen Fleming Balances England Test Role With Commentary Duties
Stephen Fleming is England’s new coach for Test cricket.
Test cricket is the longest form of international cricket.
He will also commentate on television when India tours New Zealand next month.
Fleming previously coached the Chennai Super Kings in the Indian Premier League.
He left that job after 17 seasons.
He replaced Brendon McCullum as England’s Test coach in July.
Fleming did not coach England in its recent Tests against Pakistan because Marcus Trescothick took charge.
He has now arrived in England for 10 days of discussions with Joe Root and Rob Key.
Stephen Fleming has formally begun his role as England’s red-ball coach.
He will also work as a television commentator during India’s upcoming tour of New Zealand.
The tour, featuring a full schedule, is scheduled to begin next month.
Fleming replaced Brendon McCullum as England’s Test coach after leaving Chennai Super Kings.
He arrived in England on Monday for a 10-day visit and is expected to meet Joe Root and Rob Key.
- Who
- Stephen Fleming, England captain Joe Root, and England and Wales Cricket Board managing director Rob Key are central to the arrangements.
- What
- Fleming will combine his England Test coaching role with television commentary during India’s tour of New Zealand.
- When
- He arrived in England on Monday for a 10-day visit, with India’s tour of New Zealand beginning next month.
- Where
- The commentary will take place during India’s tour of New Zealand; Fleming’s discussions will be held in England.
- Why
- Fleming was permitted to delay joining England so he could spend time with his family, and he will now balance his coaching and commentary duties.
- New role
- England red-ball coach
- Previous role
- Head coach of Chennai Super Kings for 17 seasons
- Commentary assignment
- Television commentary during India’s tour of New Zealand
- Tour timing
- India’s full tour of New Zealand begins next month
- Recent England Tests
- Marcus Trescothick coached England in three home Tests against Pakistan
- Current visit
- Fleming arrived in England on Monday for a 10-day trip
- Planned discussions
- Meetings with Joe Root and Rob Key