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Root reveals incoming England coach Fleming was in daily contact during first Test win

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‘It’s great that he’s very invested already,’ says captain England bowlers ‘don’t understand how good they are’ Joe Root celebrated a commanding start to his latest reign as England’s Test captain, his side thumping Pakistan in Leeds and afterwards revealed Stephen Fleming has been in daily contact before he starts his role as head coach. Fleming does not take up his position until after the series against Pakistan but has been in touch with Root during the week. “It’s been great to have [him] on the end of the phone,” said Root. “It’s great that he’s very invested already in what we’re trying to achieve.” Continue reading...

First report: ‘The landscape is very different now’: Joe Root explains captaincy comeback, opens up on McCullum exit and Fleming era — sports.yahoo.com, 1d