England appoints Fleming amid criticism of Test team's performance
ESPNcricinfo • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 30, 2026, 1:20 PM
Last updated Jul 30, 2026

England and Wales Cricket Board has appointed Stephen Fleming as a new coach for the Test team. This decision follows a disappointing summer for England, particularly after a recent Ashes defeat. Critics argue that the ECB missed an opportunity to rejuvenate the team with a more significant change. Fleming's hiring indicates a continuation of the current strategy rather than a complete overhaul. The ECB's choice may impact future selections and strategies for upcoming series.
- •Stephen Fleming appointed as England's new Test coach.
- •ECB faced criticism for not making a clean break after the Ashes defeat.
- •Fleming's appointment is seen as a continuation of existing strategy.
- •There are concerns about England's Test team's overall performance this summer.
- 1:20 PMESPNcricinfo — Fleming appointment confirms England's wasted summer
"ECB could have made clean break in wake of Ashes defeat; instead Test team has trod water
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