Fleming expected to be named England Test coach

He would inherit a side which saw its momentum falter after a breathtaking start to the McCullum era. McCullum won 10 out of 12 Tests in his first year in charge but since then, England have lost 18 and won 17 of 37 Tests.They have not won a multi-match series since December 2024. It is unclear whether Fleming would be in position to lead England in the three-match series against Pakistan, which gets under way at Headingley on 19 August, or if an interim figure will take charge.In addition to Flower, former Australian head coach Justin Langer was also expected to be a top contender for the England role. However, on a recent appearance on the Stick to Cricket podcast, Langer said he had not been contacted by the England and Wales Cricket Board.Former England batter Jonathan Trott, Richard Dawson, Gareth Batty and Australians Tom Moody, Darren Lehmann and Ryan Campbell were among the other names linked to the role.