Fleming starts as England Test coach, approaches Hussey for batting role

Stephen Fleming has begun work as England's men's Test head coach, the ECB confirmed on 30 July 2026, pairing him with Joe Root's return to the captaincy. Fleming has approached long-time Chennai colleague Mike Hussey about the batting coach role. Hussey, who consulted for England's 2022 T20 World Cup win, said he has not given the idea any thought. An Ashes series looms.