{
  "id": 8638553,
  "title": "'Beat the Aussies' - new England coach Fleming's key aim",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/20/beat-the-aussies-new-england-coach-flemings-key-aim",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-20T07:27:30.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "BBC Sport",
    "slug": "bbc-sport",
    "url": "https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/articles/c6d08r79rvlgo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Stephen Fleming, the new England Test coach, has stated that he shares the obsession with the Ashes held by English cricket and aims to beat Australia. Fleming, a New Zealander, arrived in his role in July and will lead the team in the upcoming tour of South Africa in December and the Ashes series in the UK next summer. Despite England's lack of success against Australia in recent times, Fleming insists that there is no obsession, as he shares the same passion. He expressed excitement about being part of the opportunity to beat the Aussies, emphasizing his desire to be his best self and lead a team that represents itself in the best possible way.",
  "summary": "New Test coach Stephen Fleming says he shares English cricket’s “obsession” with the Ashes and arrives with the goal to “beat the Aussies”.",
  "key_points": [
    "Stephen Fleming, new England Test coach, shares Ashes obsession.",
    "Fleming leads England in South Africa tour and Ashes series.",
    "Fleming aims to beat Australia and lead team to best."
  ],
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  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "ESPNcricinfo",
        "title": "Fleming promises evolution not revolution as England era begins",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/20/fleming-promises-evolution-not-revolution-as-england-era-begins",
        "published": "2026-09-20T07:00:11.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "BBC Sport",
        "title": "Fleming on England discipline, Stokes, late arrival and coaching styles",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/20/fleming-on-england-discipline-stokes-late-arrival-and-coaching-styles-8664635",
        "published": "2026-09-20T07:26:25.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Fleming on England discipline, Stokes, late arrival and coaching styles",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/20/fleming-on-england-discipline-stokes-late-arrival-and-coaching-styles",
        "published": "2026-09-20T07:43:27.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}