England head coach Brendon McCullum supports Joe Root's reappointment as Test captain following Ben Stokes' retirement, while praising new red-ball coach Stephen Fleming and backing Harry Brook as a future leader.
Ben Stokes aims to coach England after retirement, surprised by Joe Root's Test captaincy appointment over Harry Brook, and denies returning for 2027 Ashes.
Joe Root expressed enthusiasm for leading England's Test side again, citing incoming coach Stephen Fleming's vision as a key factor. Root, who returned to captaincy after Ben Stokes' removal, praised Fleming's energy and shared outlook, while also crediting Brendon McCullum and Stokes for transforming the team's approach.
Joe Root has expressed strong enthusiasm for Stephen Fleming as England's new Test coach, citing Fleming's vision and shared outlook as key reasons for his excitement about leading the team again. Root also praised Brendon McCullum and Ben Stokes for transforming the team's approach.
England's Test cricket team appoints Stephen Fleming as coach after a period of poor performance and leadership changes. Managing director Rob Key emphasizes the need for sustained success and developing future leaders, with Fleming set to focus on refining players and coaching pathways.
England director Rob Key believes Ben Stokes might return from international retirement, while Stephen Fleming has been appointed as the new Test coach, replacing Brendon McCullum. Joe Root takes over as Test captain, with Fleming aiming to build a sustained world-class team for England cricket.
English cricket has appointed former New Zealand star Stephen Fleming as the new coach for the men's Test team, replacing Brendon McCullum. Joe Root has been reappointed as captain, while Marcus Trescothick will serve as interim coach for the upcoming Pakistan tour.
Chennai Super Kings (CSK) has ended its long-standing association with head coach Stephen Fleming. The franchise is reviewing its cricket operations, with former India batter Hemang Badani reportedly a contender to join the coaching staff. Fleming coached CSK for nearly two decades, leading them to multiple titles.
Chennai Super Kings (CSK) has ended its long-standing association with head coach Stephen Fleming. The franchise is reviewing its cricket operations, with former India batter Hemang Badani reportedly a contender to join the coaching staff. Fleming, who was with CSK for nearly two decades, led them to multiple titles.
Despite recent poor IPL performances and fan calls for his dismissal, Chennai Super Kings are expected to retain head coach Stephen Fleming. The franchise maintains faith in the former New Zealand captain, who has been with CSK since 2008.
Joe Root's captaincy record now includes the second-most defeats as a Test skipper, with England's loss to New Zealand at The Oval being his 27th. Despite this, his loss percentage is higher than those with more defeats.
Joe Root's 27th Test defeat as captain, a 253-run loss to New Zealand at The Oval, places him level with Stephen Fleming for the second-most losses. Root's 40.91% loss rate is notably higher than Fleming's and Graeme Smith's.
Chennai Super Kings' coach Stephen Fleming's future is uncertain as playoff hopes dwindle. The team's performance, player transitions, and injuries have impacted their season, with Fleming acknowledging management will decide his fate.
Ruturaj Gaikwad's slow batting in IPL 2026 is under scrutiny. Despite Stephen Fleming's backing as captain, Gaikwad's lack of intent and scoring pace is hurting CSK's playoff hopes, drawing criticism from fans and experts.
Anshul Kamboj is emerging as Chennai Super Kings' standout bowler this season, leading their attack with 17 wickets in nine matches. He's particularly effective in death overs, becoming the first to claim 10 wickets in that phase. Coach Stephen Fleming credits Kamboj's dedication to mastering death bowling, highlighting his improved angles and execution.
MS Dhoni's return remains uncertain as Chennai Super Kings prepare to host Gujarat Titans at MA Chidambaram Stadium. The veteran wicketkeeper-batter has been out for nearly four weeks with a calf injury but has completed rehabilitation and passed fitness tests. However, Dhoni is deliberately delaying his comeback to avoid disrupting CSK's winning combination. Coaching staff remain hopeful he may return in the coming games.
CSK host Gujarat Titans at MA Chidambaram Stadium with MS Dhoni's return still uncertain despite completing rehabilitation. The veteran has been out for nearly four weeks with a calf injury but has passed fitness tests and is deliberately delaying his comeback to preserve CSK's winning combination that secured a 103-run victory over Mumbai Indians.
