England’s Ashes winner Monty Panesar has slammed the ECB’s choice of replacing Test coach Brendon McCullum with his compatriot Stephen Fleming. The ECB sacked McCullum days after Ben Stokes announced his shock Test retirement after the end of the third Test against New Zealand. While they handpicked Joe Root as the new Test captain, overlooking vice-captain Harry Brook for the role, Panesar feels the ECB rushed into naming Fleming as the new Test coach. The spinner, however, picked Michael Vaughan as the right man to lead England’s Test ambitions.&nbsp;Panesar feels it was MS Dhoni who made Fleming look like a great coach in the IPL, and that Fleming wouldn’t have the former Indian captain by his side in this English Test setup. Moreover, with no experience of coaching an international team, Panesar feels Fleming’s appointment could go either way for England.&nbsp;Also read| <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ecb-unhappy-cricket-ireland-host-afghanistan-odi-series-1785941546120">ECB unhappy with Cricket Ireland for hosting Afghanistan in ODIs – Report</a> &nbsp;“I think the ECB should have appointed Michael Vaughan because he won the Ashes in 2005. He knows how to mastermind (victories) against the Australians. He’s an Englishman, and probably has the best man-management skills that we know. It’s a man-management role,” Panesar said in a chat with The Indian Express. &nbsp;“They went with Fleming, who doesn’t have the great man, MS Dhoni. What made Fleming a great coach? Dhoni. We cannot forget this. He’s been working with Dhoni for a long time. Suddenly, Dhoni is not as active in the IPL as he used to be. And Fleming couldn’t keep Chennai Super Kings at the same level. So, we’ll probably get to know Fleming and how good he is as a coach,” he added.<h2>A Possible Tiff Between Two Kiwi Coaches on the Cards?</h2>Upon being asked how England Cricket would shape up with two Kiwi coaches at the helm of things, Panesar said it would be interesting to see how the two former teammates agree on picking players across formats and help England dominate. &nbsp;“I suppose it’d be interesting. Like if Fleming wants his best players for red-ball cricket, and then not making them available for white ball, would McCullum agree to that? Or do they both agree, maybe, for the important white-ball games, some of the Test match players are available for that? &nbsp;“But then possibly for the less important ones, they don’t play. But because McCullum looks up to Fleming, he’ll probably agree to him. Also, with a view to winning the Ashes next year (In England), I think McCullum probably would accommodate Fleming for the Ashes, and then it would reverse for the World Cup (50-over in South Africa) in October,” Panesar argued. &nbsp;Meanwhile, with the Pakistan Tests next for England, Panesar feels the ECB could stick with flatter pitches for the three-match Test series to ensure matches last longer.&nbsp; &nbsp;“Well, I suppose the next Test series is in August now against Pakistan. The corporate hospitality industry is massive in this country. The ECB would want the games to go into at least a fourth day. Pakistan are not at their strongest. So, they may just produce slightly flatter pitches. The ball will probably turn a lot more, I suspect, because of the heatwave we’ve had here over the last couple of months. I don’t think they’ll produce green pitches,” he added.

Monty Panesar slams the ECB’s decision to hire Stephen Fleming as England Test coach, claiming MS Dhoni made Fleming look great at CSK and backing Michael Vaughan for the role.

England’s Ashes winner Monty Panesar has slammed the ECB’s choice of replacing Test coach Brendon McCullum with his compatriot Stephen Fleming. The ECB sacked McCullum days after Ben Stokes announced his shock Test retirement after the end of the third Test against New Zealand. While they handpicked Joe Root as the new Test captain, overlooking vice-captain Harry Brook for the role, Panesar feels the ECB rushed into naming Fleming as the new Test coach. The spinner, however, picked Michael Vaughan as the right man to lead England’s Test ambitions. Panesar feels it was MS Dhoni who made Fleming look like a great coach in the IPL, and that Fleming wouldn’t have the former Indian captain by his side in this English Test setup. Moreover, with no experience of coaching an international team, Panesar feels Fleming’s appointment could go either way for England. Also read| ECB unhappy with Cricket Ireland for hosting Afghanistan in ODIs – Report “I think the ECB should have appointed Michael Vaughan because he won the Ashes in 2005. He knows how to mastermind (victories) against the Australians. He’s an Englishman, and probably has the best man-management skills that we know. It’s a man-management role,” Panesar said in a chat with The Indian Express. “They went with Fleming, who doesn’t have the great man, MS Dhoni. What made Fleming a great coach? Dhoni. We cannot forget this. He’s been working with Dhoni for a long time. Suddenly, Dhoni is not as active in the IPL as he used to be. And Fleming couldn’t keep Chennai Super Kings at the same level. So, we’ll probably get to know Fleming and how good he is as a coach,” he added. A Possible Tiff Between Two Kiwi Coaches on the Cards? Upon being asked how England Cricket would shape up with two Kiwi coaches at the helm of things, Panesar said it would be interesting to see how the two former teammates agree on picking players across formats and help England dominate. “I suppose it’d be interesting. Like if Fleming wants his best players for red-ball cricket, and then not making them available for white ball, would McCullum agree to that? Or do they both agree, maybe, for the important white-ball games, some of the Test match players are available for that? “But then possibly for the less important ones, they don’t play. But because McCullum looks up to Fleming, he’ll probably agree to him. Also, with a view to winning the Ashes next year (In England), I think McCullum probably would accommodate Fleming for the Ashes, and then it would reverse for the World Cup (50-over in South Africa) in October,” Panesar argued. Meanwhile, with the Pakistan Tests next for England, Panesar feels the ECB could stick with flatter pitches for the three-match Test series to ensure matches last longer. “Well, I suppose the next Test series is in August now against Pakistan. The corporate hospitality industry is massive in this country. The ECB would want the games to go into at least a fourth day. Pakistan are not at their strongest. So, they may just produce slightly flatter pitches. The ball will probably turn a lot more, I suspect, because of the heatwave we’ve had here over the last couple of months. I don’t think they’ll produce green pitches,” he added.

Monty Panesar slams the ECB’s decision to hire Stephen Fleming as England Test coach, claiming MS Dhoni made Fleming look great at CSK and backing Michael Vaughan for the role.

'Dhoni Made Fleming Great': Panesar says ECB made the wrong choice for England Test coach

Former Chennai Super Kings coach Stephen Fleming has replaced his compatriot Brendon McCullum as England’s new Test head coach, as veteran batter Joe Root is also reappointed as the Test skipper ahead of Harry Brook. The announcement follows the sacking of Brendon McCullum as Test coach and the retirement of former captain Ben Stokes earlier this month. The two, who were cornerstones of the famous ‘Bazball’ concept in English cricket, left their respective roles after England’s home Test series loss to New Zealand.&nbsp;Root returned to captaining England in the whites, having earlier led them in 64 Tests from 2017 to 2022 before returning to work as the stand-in captain during the second Test against New Zealand in Stokes’ absence, who was out amid a pending investigation over the London nightclub incident.&nbsp;Also read| <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ajinkya-rahane-retires-from-international-cricket-1785388583556">Ajinkya Rahane retires from international cricket</a> &nbsp;"It is a great honour and privilege to be asked to be England men's Test captain again," said Root. "The Test captaincy is a difficult but hugely rewarding job and, after enjoying a brief taste of it again working with Baz McCullum last month, I am excited to lead this next generation of players forward." &nbsp;Root, who is only second to the legendary Sachin Tendulkar for most Test runs, hailed Fleming as an "exceptional leader with a great knowledge of the game". England’s next Test assignment is a three-match series against Pakistan starting August 19, with Marcus Trescothick acting as interim head coach ahead of Fleming's arrival later this year. &nbsp;The ECB said Fleming, who coached IPL franchise CSK to five league titles, was one of the "most highly regarded coaches in world cricket". &nbsp;"The ambition is always to win now," said Fleming. "But equally, it's about ensuring the team is well placed for the medium and long-term future."&nbsp; &nbsp;"I'm particularly looking forward to working with Joe Root as captain -- a generational talent who has achieved so much already. &nbsp;"There is still plenty more to come from him, and I'm excited to support him so he can enjoy and thrive in the role in what is a different context to his first stint,” he added. &nbsp;Managing director of England men's cricket Rob Key also hailed Fleming as one of the most highly respected figures in cricket. &nbsp;"I believe he is the best person to guide a team stacked full of potential and turn that talent into a world-class outfit that can not only achieve success but sustain it," Key said. &nbsp;Meanwhile, McCullum remains in charge as England's limited-overs coach.

Stephen Fleming replaces Brendon McCullum as England’s Test head coach, while Joe Root returns as Test captain. Get details on the major leadership revamp.

Former Chennai Super Kings coach Stephen Fleming has replaced his compatriot Brendon McCullum as England’s new Test head coach, as veteran batter Joe Root is also reappointed as the Test skipper ahead of Harry Brook. The announcement follows the sacking of Brendon McCullum as Test coach and the retirement of former captain Ben Stokes earlier this month. The two, who were cornerstones of the famous ‘Bazball’ concept in English cricket, left their respective roles after England’s home Test series loss to New Zealand. Root returned to captaining England in the whites, having earlier led them in 64 Tests from 2017 to 2022 before returning to work as the stand-in captain during the second Test against New Zealand in Stokes’ absence, who was out amid a pending investigation over the London nightclub incident. Also read| Ajinkya Rahane retires from international cricket "It is a great honour and privilege to be asked to be England men's Test captain again," said Root. "The Test captaincy is a difficult but hugely rewarding job and, after enjoying a brief taste of it again working with Baz McCullum last month, I am excited to lead this next generation of players forward." Root, who is only second to the legendary Sachin Tendulkar for most Test runs, hailed Fleming as an "exceptional leader with a great knowledge of the game". England’s next Test assignment is a three-match series against Pakistan starting August 19, with Marcus Trescothick acting as interim head coach ahead of Fleming's arrival later this year. The ECB said Fleming, who coached IPL franchise CSK to five league titles, was one of the "most highly regarded coaches in world cricket". "The ambition is always to win now," said Fleming. "But equally, it's about ensuring the team is well placed for the medium and long-term future." "I'm particularly looking forward to working with Joe Root as captain -- a generational talent who has achieved so much already. "There is still plenty more to come from him, and I'm excited to support him so he can enjoy and thrive in the role in what is a different context to his first stint,” he added. Managing director of England men's cricket Rob Key also hailed Fleming as one of the most highly respected figures in cricket. "I believe he is the best person to guide a team stacked full of potential and turn that talent into a world-class outfit that can not only achieve success but sustain it," Key said. Meanwhile, McCullum remains in charge as England's limited-overs coach.

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