Coverage dated July 29, 2026 to July 30, 2026

England appoint Root and Fleming as Test cricket captain and coach

Headline from Al Jazeera

England confirm Joe Root to return as Test captain, while Stephen Fleming replaces Brendon McCullum as coach.

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Reports & sources

6 articles, oldest first.

BBC News
Fleming expected to be named England Test coach (opens BBC News)
Published Jul 29, 2026
BBC News's feed description
Former New Zealand captain Stephen Fleming is expected to be appointed as England Test coach after the sacking of Brendon McCullum.
Philadelphia Inquirer
Stephen Fleming has been named the new England test coach with Joe Root as captain (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)
Published Jul 30, 2026
Philadelphia Inquirer's feed description
Stephen Fleming has been named the new England test coach with Joe Root as captain
Winchester Star
England hires New Zealander Fleming to coach test team and reappoints Root captain (opens Winchester Star)
Published Jul 30, 2026
Winchester Star's feed description
English cricket has turned to another New Zealander to coach the men's test team by hiring former Kiwi captain Stephen Fleming. Batting great Joe Root is reappointed as captain. Fleming replaces his former teammate Brendon McCullum who lost his job…
BBC News
Fleming new England Test coach with Root captain (opens BBC News)
Published Jul 30, 2026
BBC News's feed description
Former New Zealand captain Stephen Fleming is appointed as England Test coach, with Joe Root as captain.
Al Jazeera
England appoint Root and Fleming as Test cricket captain and coach (opens Al Jazeera)
Published Jul 30, 2026
Al Jazeera's feed description
England confirm Joe Root to return as Test captain, while Stephen Fleming replaces Brendon McCullum as coach.

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