sacked earlier this month<\/a> after England\u2019s poor performance in the Ashes was followed by a series defeat at home to New Zealand. The pair will work alongside each other, with McCullum remaining in charge of the white-ball sides, and the decision to appoint Root as captain allows McCullum\u2019s burgeoning partnership with Harry Brook, who captains England in limited overs cricket, to continue.<\/p>\nFleming captained New Zealand in 80 Tests, more than any other player from that nation, winning 28 and losing 27. Root has already captained England in 65, the most of any Englishman, winning 27 and losing 27. The 35-year-old stood down from the role in 2022 saying that \u201cit\u2019s hit home how much of a toll it has taken on me and the impact it has had on me away from the game\u201d, but enjoyed returning for one of the three Tests against New Zealand and has now agreed to resume the burden on a permanent basis.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt is a great honour and privilege to be asked to be Test captain again,\u201d Root said. \u201cThe Test captaincy is a difficult but hugely rewarding job and, after enjoying a brief taste of it again working with Baz McCullum last month, I am excited to lead this next generation of players forward. The opportunity to do that alongside Stephen is also a huge motivator. He has proved over a long period of time that he is an exceptional leader with a great knowledge of the game, and I am looking forward to working with him and helping to build a winning environment.\u201d<\/p>\n
The ECB described Fleming as \u201cone of the most highly-regarded coaches in world cricket\u201d but his experience has largely been in the white-ball game, with the Indian Premier League side Chennai Super Kings and its subsidiaries.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s one of the most prestigious coaching positions in world cricket and I am honoured to be appointed,\u201d Fleming said. \u201cI am looking forward to working with the players and bedding in the gains made by Brendon McCullum and Ben Stokes. Of course, the ambition is always to win now. But equally, it\u2019s about ensuring the team is well placed for the medium and long-term future. There is a lot of young talent in and around the team and our aim is to help them fulfil their potential as world-class cricketers.<\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019m particularly looking forward to working with Joe Root as captain, a generational talent who has achieved so much already. There is still plenty more to come from him, and I\u2019m excited to support him so he can enjoy and thrive in the role in what is a different context to his first stint. I\u2019m also excited to work with Harry Brook. The best players are never finished products, and helping Harry continue to develop his extraordinary talent and his leadership will be an important part of this journey.<\/p>\n
\u201cI know what it feels like to have the weight of leadership and international cricket take their toll, and when that happened to me, my love for the game was rekindled by going to Notts and winning the County Championship. English cricket gave that to me and it is a privilege to have this chance to give something back.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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