Stephen Fleming likely to become England Test coach after McCullum's sacking
3 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Jul 29, 2026, 7:30 PM
Last updated Jul 29, 2026
Stephen Fleming is expected to be appointed as the new England Test coach following the dismissal of Brendon McCullum. McCullum was sacked earlier this month due to a series of poor results and off-field incidents but remains coach of the white-ball teams. Fleming, 53, has extensive coaching experience in T20 leagues and is a former New Zealand captain. If he takes the position, Fleming will play a key role in selecting a new Test captain after Ben Stokes' surprise retirement from international cricket. Further details are anticipated.
- •Fleming is the leading candidate to replace McCullum.
- •McCullum was fired after poor performances and off-field issues.
- •Fleming’s coaching background includes T20 franchise roles since 2009.
- •He will help select a new Test captain following Stokes' retirement.
- 7:30 PMThe Guardian Sport — Stephen Fleming to be appointed England Test coach after impressing ECB
- 6:32 PMYahoo Sports — Fleming expected to be named England Test coach
- 6:32 PMBBC Sport — Fleming expected to be named England Test coach
"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, compatriot, former teammate and friend Brendon McCullum, who remains in charge of the white-ball teams. Fleming stood down as head coach of the Indian Premier League franchise Chennai Super Kings – as well as their subsidiaries Joburg Super Kings, in South Africa’s SA20, and Texas Super Kings in America’s Major League Cricket – this month. That announcement was made after CSK finished eighth out of 10 teams in this year’s IPL, following on from a last-place finish in 2025, but also less than 24 hours after McCullum was sacked by the ECB as Test coach. Continue reading...
"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 Stephen Fleming is expected to be appointed as England Test coach after the sacking of Brendon McCullum.
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External links- The Guardian SportJul 29, 2026, 7:30 PMStephen Fleming to be appointed England Test coach after impressing ECB
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, compatriot, former teammate and friend Brendon McCullum, who remains in charge of the white-ball teams. Fleming stood down as head coach of the Indian Premier League franchise Chennai Super Kings – as well as their subsidiaries Joburg Super Kings, in South Africa’s SA20, and Texas Super Kings in America’s Major League Cricket – this month. That announcement was made after CSK finished eighth out of 10 teams in this year’s IPL, following on from a last-place finish in 2025, but also less than 24 hours after McCullum was sacked by the ECB as Test coach. Continue reading...
- Yahoo SportsJul 29, 2026, 6:32 PMFleming expected to be named England Test coach
Former New Zealand captain Stephen Fleming is expected to be appointed as England Test coach after the sacking of Brendon McCullum.
- BBC SportJul 29, 2026, 6:32 PMFleming expected to be named England Test coach
Former New Zealand captain Stephen Fleming is expected to be appointed as England Test coach after the sacking of Brendon McCullum.
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