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Stephen Fleming is the right man for England, but why not now?

Evan Gallagher assesses Stephen Fleming’s appointment as England Test head coach, exploring how the New Zealander can build on the Bazball era while addressing the issues that have held England back in their biggest series.

By Evan Gallagher

England’s latest reset will feature an experienced New Zealand captain at its centre. Just not the one who started the last one.
Brendon McCullum has moved across to focus solely on England’s white-ball sides.
Stephen Fleming, the man who once captained him for New Zealand and later coached him at Chennai Super Kings, will take charge of the Test team alongside returning captain Joe Root.
It is not an attempt to erase everything McCullum built.
Too rigid
Fleming has spoken of “bedding in the gains” made during the Stokes-McCullum era, and England would be foolish to disc...

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