Stephen Fleming, former New Zealand captain, has been appointed as England's new Test cricket coach, succeeding Brendon McCullum. In his first week, he toured county matches to reconnect with the domestic game. Fleming aims to take England to number one in the world rankings and improve their poor World Test Championship record. He also expressed excitement about the Ashes rivalry and emphasized the need for discipline and structure. His first assignment will be the tour of South Africa in December.
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