Fleming Sets Sights on Top Ranking as England Test Coach
The short version
- Stephen Fleming held his first press conference as England Test coach.
- The New Zealander targets the world No. 1 Test ranking and the Ashes.
- Fleming plans to add cricket sense in key moments to the Bazball style.
- England won the Pakistan Test series 3-0 while Fleming was absent.
New Zealander Stephen Fleming says he wants to guide England to the world No. 1 Test ranking and is already looking ahead to the Ashes.
Stephen Fleming held his first press conference as England's Test coach, telling reporters he aims to make England the top-ranked Test team in the world and expressing enthusiasm for the upcoming Ashes.
The New Zealander said he intends to build on the existing Bazball approach while adding what he described as cricket sense in key moments of matches.
Fleming was appointed while England were in the middle of a Test series against Pakistan, which England won 3-0. He was absent for that series while attending to family and commercial commitments, and said the time away gave him space to consider his plans for the role.
The former New Zealand captain joked when asked about a potential 'Flemball' label, responding that the term sounded like a medical condition.
Written by the Matchday Live desk from reporting by The Guardian.
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