'Beat the Aussies' - new England coach Fleming's key aim

New Zealand coach Stephen Fleming expressed his enthusiasm for leading England's cricket team, stating his shared obsession for the Ashes with his English counterparts. Fleming, a New Zealander, emphasized his ambition to lead England in their next Ashes series and avenge their recent 4-1 defeat. He highlighted the deep desire among New Zealand to outperform Australia, akin to their relationship as the "little cousin" of Australia.

Fleming dismissed the notion of England being overly fixated on defeating Australia, stating that he shares this same obsession. He expressed his excitement about the opportunity and his aspiration to be his best self with a well-represented team. Fleming also touched upon the need for standards and accountability, emphasizing that he expects his players to conduct themselves accordingly.