Stephen Fleming discusses working with Joe Root, Brendon McCullum and Ashes series on the horizon

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Athers sits down with England men's new Test head coach Stephen Fleming on the latest episode of the Sky Sports Cricket Podcast. They discuss why Fleming thought the time was right to take the job now and how his approach will differ from his predecessor, Brendon McCullum. Fleming also explains why he wants to develop leaders within the England team and why the World Test Championship should become a greater focus for his side.

0:00 - Why the England Test job?
01:45 - IPL effect
03:10 - Taking over from Brendon McCullum
06:00 - Multi-format players
09:00 - Fleming on Joe Root
12:35 - Where does Fleming see the team right now?
13:40 - The Ashes
14:20 - World Test Championship
16:10 - Responsibility to entertain
17:30 - Stuart Broad on Fleming chat
19:55 - England coaches
21:10 - Fleming enthusiasm

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