{
  "id": 8639078,
  "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-8639078",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-20T07:43:28.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/beat-aussies-england-coach-flemings-073436432.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "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.",
  "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 Zealand coach, eager to lead England in Ashes series",
    "Fleming aims to avenge 4-1 defeat, share obsession for Ashes with England",
    "Fleming emphasizes standards, accountability for his team"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 4,
    "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."
}