England have been struggling in the traditional format of the game; they have recorded one win and two losses in the last three games and are winless in the last three series they have played against Australia, India and New Zealand. After the retirement of Ben Stokes, the management sacked McCullum, and they are now looking to rebuild the Test side.
Stephen Fleming is set to join the squad from the South Africa series as he has been given some relaxation and vacation time by the ECB so that he can spend time with his family and children. Due to the heavy schedule of franchise cricket, he has not spent much time with his family.
“He can watch the Tests on television in New Zealand and see the individual skill and technique of each player, but understanding the character and personality of every one of his team is priceless.”
He cannot gauge their personality: Geoffrey Boycott urges Stephen Fleming to get control of the dressing room
The 85-year-old further added, “Unless he is in the dressing room watching and listening and talking to guys he cannot gauge their personality. As a manager and coach he needs to judge how each player reacts to pressure and tough situations. Work out which ones need a kind word or a kick up the a---.”
Geoffrey Boycott calls Stephen Fleming lucky due to MS Dhoni
Geoffrey Boycott also believes that Stephen Fleming was successful during his 18-year tenure as head coach of Chennai Super Kings (CSK) because of MS Dhoni, who was the captain of the side. He also believes that coaching in England will be different, as Root’s last time as a captain did not have the best results for the team.
“We all love Joe, but in my view he did not get the job a second time because it was felt he was good at captaincy. Joe was appointed because the selectors did not want Harry Brook to be captain in all three types of cricket and there was no one else.”
He concluded saying, “He will need help from Fleming, but the most important factor is them spending time getting to know each other so they are on the same wavelength about the type of player and cricket they want to play. In sport, time is your enemy and England need this partnership to work.”
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