Fleming on England discipline, Stokes, late arrival and coaching styles
Summary
Stephen Fleming has become England’s new Test cricket coach, replacing Brendon McCullum. He spoke about issues with player discipline, his plans for the team, and his coaching style compared to McCullum’s.Key Facts
- Fleming joined England as Test coach on a four-year deal.
- He highlighted discipline problems involving players like Harry Brook, Ben Duckett, Ben Stokes, Gus Atkinson, and Brydon Carse.
- Fleming sees Joe Root as a role model for international cricket behavior.
- He said Brydon Carse is still available for selection but emphasized the need for high standards on and off the field.
- Fleming has a close working relationship with McCullum, who he replaced after McCullum’s sacking following the Ashes defeat.
- Fleming described McCullum’s coaching as confident and aggressive, while his own style is more measured.
- He noted the England team lost key players like James Anderson and Stuart Broad, which affected performance.
- Fleming spoke with Ben Stokes recently and acknowledged the impact Stokes and McCullum had on English cricket.
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