Fleming 'Like Me, but Better': McCullum on New England Test Coach
McCullum said Fleming will be excellent and praised the ECB for securing a coach he trusts as England returns to a split coaching model.
- Brendon McCullum has endorsed his successor Stephen Fleming as England Test coach, declaring the fellow New Zealander "like me, but better." Fleming takes over the Test squad later this year.
- The ECB sacked McCullum as Test coach in July following a dismal Ashes campaign and a home defeat to New Zealand. McCullum retains limited-overs roles, necessitating a split coaching model.
- Former England all-rounder Moeen Ali backed Fleming as "old school" and a calm manager, noting he played under the 53-year-old at Chennai Super Kings, winning two India Premier League titles.
- McCullum and Fleming are "close mates" who talk daily and intend to work closely together for English cricket success. McCullum believes their existing relationship will make the split coaching arrangement work.
- The 53-year-old coach is currently spending time with family before his first assignment. Fleming's England Test squad will tour South Africa in December.
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