Quick Info
| Profession | Cricketer |
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| Nationality | New Zealander |
| Date of Birth | 01/04/1973 |
| Age | 53 years |
| Birthplace | Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand |
| Zodiac Sign | Aries |
Latest News about Stephen Fleming
30/07/2026
The England and Wales Cricket Board appointed Stephen Fleming as England's men's Test head coach, replacing Brendon McCullum after the Ashes defeat to Australia. Fleming had recently left his long-running role with Chennai Super Kings, and Joe Root was named Test captain again. Fleming signed a four-year deal through September 2030 and will take charge before the South Africa Test tour, with Marcus Trescothick serving as interim coach for the Pakistan series.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Stephen Paul Fleming |
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| Nickname | Flem, Donkey |
| Zodiac sign/Sun sign | Aries |
| School | Waltham Primary School and Cashmere High School |
| College | Christchurch Teacher's College |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 187 cm |
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| Weight | 80 kg |
| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
| Hair Color | Dark Brown |
| Batting Style | Left-handed |
| Bowling Style | Right-arm slow-medium |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Degree | Two years' degree in Physical Education |
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Personal Life
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
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| Address | Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD5, UK |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Affairs/Girlfriends | Kelly Payne |
| Wife | Kelly Payne |
| Marriage Date | 09/05/2007 |
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Family
| Father | Gary Kirk (President of the South Christchurch Cricket Club) |
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| Mother | Pauline Fleming |
Career
| Cricket Debut |
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| Jersey Number | #7 (New Zealand) | ||||||
| Favourite Shot | Cover Drive | ||||||
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| Career Turning Point | In 1996, Maiden Test century against England at Auckland | ||||||
| Retirement | 26/03/2008 | ||||||
| Coaching | Head coach of Chennai Super Kings (IPL) from 2009 until 2026, winning five IPL titles and two Champions League T20 titles; coached Melbourne Stars (2015-2019); head coach of Joburg Super Kings (SA20) and Texas Super Kings (Major League Cricket); led Southern Brave to the 2023 Hundred men's final; appointed England Men's Test head coach in July 2026 on a four-year contract running to September 2030. |
Favourites
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| Food | Japanese Tepanyaki | ||||
| Author | Ken Follet |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Pauline Fleming raised him without his father's presence. | |
| 2. Gary Kirk supported his career and played with him in a senior rugby game. | |
| 3. He scored 92 runs and earned the 'Man of the Match' award in his test debut against India in March 1994. | |
| 4. His innings of 134 runs against South Africa during the 2003 Cricket World Cup is cherished as a masterclass by his fans. | |
| 5. Played county cricket for Middlesex (2001), Yorkshire (2003), and captained Nottinghamshire to the 2005 County Championship. | |
| 6. Scored highest Test score of 274 not out against Sri Lanka. | |
| 7. Reached the finals of the ICC Cricket World Cup in 1999 and 2007 as captain. | |
| 8. Captained New Zealand in the first ever Twenty20 International against Australia in 2005. |
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