Stephen Fleming to do commentary on India vs NZ while being England Test coach

Stephen Fleming, the former head coach of the Chennai Super Kings, has been named as the new red-ball coach for England. However, he will continue his role as a television commentator for India's upcoming tour of New Zealand. The cricket tour is scheduled to begin next month, with five T20Is, five ODIs, and two Tests taking place.

Fleming will be in England for a 10-day trip to discuss matters with England captain Joe Root and the England and Wales Cricket Board's men's cricket managing director, Rob Key. He is expected to return home in time for India's tour, which begins with the first of five T20Is in Christchurch on October 22. The two Test matches are particularly important as both teams vie for a spot in the World Test Championship final.

Fleming will be offering his commentary services for Sky New Zealand during this high-profile all-format series. This arrangement has been approved by the ECB, differing from Brendon McCullum's previous contract which required him to step down from his role as co-host of SENZ radio's Breakfast Show. The 53-year-old Fleming is set to lead England in the three-Test series against World T20 champions South Africa in December-January.

This series is expected to be a major focus of Fleming's discussions with Root and other key figures in the England cricket establishment.