India, July 30 -- Former New Zealand captain Stephen Fleming is expected to take over the role of the England Test coach following the sacking of fellow New Zealander Brendon McCullum earlier this month.

For the last several weeks, multiple names have been linked to the role, but the Telegraph has reported that the search has come to an end with the parties concerned in the ECB unanimously agreeing on Fleming.

Fleming has not coached any international side before. He served Chennai Super Kings as head coach for the past 17 years and led them to five titles in the Indian Premier League. He also led them to two Champions League wins. He has also coached in Major League Cricket, the Hundred and SA20. The 53-year-old left the CSK role a cou...