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Fleming puts England identity at heart of Test cricket rebuild

Global Published 21 September 2026, 11:53 · archived 21 Sep 2026

England’s new Test coach Stephen Fleming said restoring the team’s identity and standards would be as important as improving results, after a turbulent year for ​English cricket that brought renewed scrutiny of player behaviour and team culture. Fleming ‌was appointed in July following England’s slide in results and a series of off-field incidents that led to Brendon McCullum’s departure from the Test role, amid accusations of a drinking culture amongst ​the players. The latest incident involved pace bowler Brydon Carse, who was handcuffed outside a ​nightclub following Durham’s County Champio...

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