Fleming also believes that there is still plenty of room for Root and England’s young leadership group to grow. The New Zealander has also praised the work done by his predecessor Brendon McCullum and Ben Stokes, but he made it clear that his own approach will be more measured. Amid this, Joe Root picks Sachin Tendulkar over Virat Kohli after incredible legend battle.
Stephen Fleming said on Sky Sports: "He's in charge. Yeah. And I think, again, that's the beauty of our game. If he's going to go out there and make key decisions, then he is in charge. But my role is very closely linked to provide him what he needs. And that can be criticism and constructive work through. So, it's not just a yes position."
He added, "I want him to be the best he can be. And I think as Captain, there's still room to grow with this group. I don't necessarily know what that looks like, but I know there's growth. And that's the exciting thing as the group starts to emerge and find itself a bit more. But Joe's the perfect guy for that."
— Sky Sports Cricket (@SkyCricket) September 20, 2026
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Fleming has a close relationship with Brendon McCullum, having been his former New Zealand teammate, friend and business partner. He has now replaced McCullum as England’s Test coach. Amid this, Stephen Fleming rules out Ben Stokes’ Ashes return.
On his relationship with McCullum, Fleming said, "He was heart-sore; it had worked out that way, but he was incredibly positive about the experience and opportunity. He's been unwavering on that. His belief about where these teams can go is strong, and that was a major part when I was talking to him about doing the role."
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Fleming also praised McCullum and Ben Stokes for changing England’s approach to Test cricket. The coach said, "I have so much respect for what Ben Stokes and Brendon did for this English side. They changed the landscape of cricket, and that's a really powerful thing."
?️ "We've got a beautiful working relationship with a huge amount of respect"England Test coach Stephen Fleming on his predecessor and close friend Brendon McCullum ? pic.twitter.com/92kSHXyoke
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