Stephen Fleming takes commentary role ahead of England Test coaching
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 14, 2026, 3:36 PM
Last updated Sep 14, 2026
Stephen Fleming, the newly appointed England Test coach, will commentate on the New Zealand vs. India T20 series starting October 22. This will serve as his engagement before he leads England of their Test series in South Africa beginning December 17. Fleming replaces Brendon McCullum and aims to develop young talent within the team. His commentary team includes notable figures like Ravi Shastri and Ross Taylor. Post-T20s, New Zealand and India will compete in ODIs and Tests, but Fleming will not participate in those broadcasts as he prepares for his England duties.
- •Fleming will commentate for Sky NZ during the T20 series.
- •His first series in charge of England starts on December 17.
- •Fleming aims to cultivate young talent in the England squad.
- •He replaces Brendon McCullum after a disappointing Ashes campaign.
- •The T20 series runs from October 22 to November 1.
- 3:36 PMThe Guardian Sport — Fleming to balance England job with commentary role in New Zealand
- 9:12 AMYahoo Sports — New England Test coach Stephen Fleming commits to commentary role
"Test coach to work for Sky NZ in October and December Fleming will plan South Africa tour in upcoming weeks England’s new Test head coach, Stephen Fleming, will return to New Zealand to work as a commentator on the Black Caps’ Test and white-ball series against India next month, despite having formally started work. Fleming is due in England this week for talks with the captain, Joe Root, and the England and Wales Cricket Board’s managing director of men’s cricket, Rob Key, after missing the three-Test series against Pakistan this summer with the batting coach, Marcus Trescothick, presiding over a 3-0 win. Continue reading...
"Fleming’s first Tests in charge of England come against South Africa this winter but before that, he will be in the commentary box for the New Zealand v India T20 series
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External links- The Guardian SportSep 14, 2026, 3:36 PMFleming to balance England job with commentary role in New Zealand
Test coach to work for Sky NZ in October and December Fleming will plan South Africa tour in upcoming weeks England’s new Test head coach, Stephen Fleming, will return to New Zealand to work as a commentator on the Black Caps’ Test and white-ball series against India next month, despite having formally started work. Fleming is due in England this week for talks with the captain, Joe Root, and the England and Wales Cricket Board’s managing director of men’s cricket, Rob Key, after missing the three-Test series against Pakistan this summer with the batting coach, Marcus Trescothick, presiding over a 3-0 win. Continue reading...
- Yahoo SportsSep 14, 2026, 9:12 AMNew England Test coach Stephen Fleming commits to commentary role
Fleming’s first Tests in charge of England come against South Africa this winter but before that, he will be in the commentary box for the New Zealand v India T20 series
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