Archive · 31 Jul 2026
Vaughan backs Fleming as England Test coach, notes captain gap
Michael Vaughan, a former England captain, says he supports Stephen Fleming becoming the England Test coach.
He thinks Fleming will help the team play better.
Vaughan also says England might not have a captain as strong as MS Dhoni, who led the Chennai Super Kings.
He wonders if England will use more skillful bowling instead of just fast bowlers.
Vaughan is hopeful that Fleming’s experience will bring good results for England.
Former England captain Michael Vaughan supports Stephen Fleming’s appointment as England Test coach.
Vaughan notes England may lack a captain comparable to MS Dhoni for Fleming.
Fleming previously led Chennai Super Kings to five IPL titles and two Champions League titles.
Vaughan believes Fleming’s tactical skills and backroom coaching will benefit England.
He speculates England’s bowling may shift toward skillful swing rather than pure pace.
- Who
- Michael Vaughan and Stephen Fleming
- What
- Vaughan endorses Fleming as England Test coach and comments on captaincy
- When
- After Fleming’s appointment on Thursday, 2026
- Where
- England cricket team, discussed during an IPL match in Bengaluru
- Why
- Vaughan believes Fleming’s tactics will improve performance but England lacks a Dhoni‑style captain
- Appointed coach
- Stephen Fleming
- Endorsed by
- Michael Vaughan
- Previous team
- Chennai Super Kings
- Key concern
- Lack of MS Dhoni-like captain
- Potential bowling shift
- Skillful swing over pure pace