'Beat the Aussies' - new England coach Fleming's key aim
New Test coach Stephen Fleming says he shares English cricket’s “obsession” with the Ashes and arrives with the goal to “beat the Aussies”.
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"No, because I have an obsession with it as well. New Zealand has an obsession with it, we love it."
— Stephen Fleming , Athlete
"There are standards... You need to behave in accordance with your position."
— Stephen Fleming , Athlete
Key People
Ben Stokes is the captain of the England Test cricket team.
Brendon McCullum is the head coach of the England cricket team.
Brydon Carse is an English cricketer known for his fast bowling.
Former New Zealand captain and current leading candidate for England Test coach.
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New Test coach Stephen Fleming says he shares English cricket’s “obsession” with the Ashes and arrives with the goal to “beat the Aussies”.
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