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Stephen Fleming Sets Sights on Beating Australia: ‘I Have an Obsession with It as Well’
Fleming said he will restore standards, back Test cricket and keep the best of Bazball as England prepare for South Africa and next summer’s Ashes.
- On Saturday at Old Trafford, Stephen Fleming held his first public engagement as England Test head coach, outlining his vision for the team ahead of the South Africa series in December.
- Fleming joined the team 52 days after his appointment, having missed the Pakistan series due to family and commercial commitments, while expressing "deep respect" for the county game and Test cricket.
- Describing his dynamic with Brendon McCullum as "big brother," Fleming dismissed "Flemball" as a "medical condition" and vowed to combine Bazball's aggression with added "smarts" to improve consistency.
- Addressing past off-field controversies, Fleming told his players: "If you want a great example of how to behave as an international cricketer, Joe Root is it," emphasizing improved standards are essential.
- With England's next Test series starting December 17 in South Africa, Fleming remains focused on the Ashes next summer and confirmed he will not persuade Ben Stokes out of retirement.
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