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‘I can’t wait for the Ashes’: new Test coach Fleming wants England to be No 1

Stephen Fleming has formally begun his tenure as the newly appointed Test coach for the England cricket squad, expressing great enthusiasm for upcoming series such as the Ashes and outlining his goal to guide the team to the top global ranking. During his initial media briefing, which took place while inclement weather disrupted proceedings outdoors, the coach addressed his absence during a previous three-nil series sweep against Pakistan due to prior family and commercial duties, noting that the downtime afforded him valuable perspective on refining the team's tactical approach.