Fleming will replace Brendon McCullum in the key coaching role, after his fellow New Zealander was relieved of the position following a series defeat to the Black Caps in June.
Joe Root returns as England Test skipper, following the shock retirement of long-time captain Ben Stokes during the final Test of the series against New Zealand.
Despite having never held a head coach position at an international side, Fleming joins the England setup with a bulk of experience in franchise cricket having been in charge of the Chennai Super Kings in the Indian Premier League in two separate stints since 2009 alongside short-terms domestic stints for teams in Australia, South Africa and the USA.
Fleming will replace Brendon McCullum in the key coaching role, after his fellow New Zealander was relieved of the position following a series defeat to the Black Caps in June.
Joe Root returns as England Test skipper, following the shock retirement of long-time captain Ben Stokes during the final Test of the series against New Zealand.
Despite having never held a head coach position at an international side, Fleming joins the England setup with a bulk of experience in franchise cricket having been in charge of the Chennai Super Kings in the Indian Premier League in two separate stints since 2009 alongside short-terms domestic stints for teams in Australia, South Africa and the USA.
