Fleming turns to CSK as England name coaching set-ups

England move to split coaching set-ups across Test and white-ball squads

By Andrew Miller · Espncricinfo

Published: Monday, 12 October 2026 at 1:10 PM

Key Things to Know

Stephen Fleming has appointed James Foster and Eric Simons to England's Test coaching staff.
Richard Dawson and Marcus Trescothick join Fleming in the new red-ball backroom set-up.
Brendon McCullum retains Jeetan Patel, Tim Southee, Sarah Taylor, and Kevin Pietersen for white-ball formats.

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England head coach Stephen Fleming has recruited James Foster and Eric Simons from Chennai Super Kings to join his Test coaching staff ahead of the tour of South Africa. Glamorgan head coach Richard Dawson and former interim head coach Marcus Trescothick also join the red-ball set-up.

Meanwhile, Brendon McCullum's white-ball coaching staff will feature Jeetan Patel, Tim Southee, Sarah Taylor, and Kevin Pietersen. Rob Key confirmed the appointments, aiming to provide specialized support for both red-ball and white-ball teams ahead of upcoming major tours.

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