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 |
Latest News about Stephen Fleming
30/07/2026
Stephen Fleming was appointed as England Men's Test head coach, taking over from Brendon McCullum. The appointment was announced by the ECB, with Joe Root returning as captain for the side under Fleming's leadership.
30/07/2026
Reports in major sports outlets stated that Fleming had recently ended his long stint as Chennai Super Kings head coach before taking on the England Test role. His move marked a major shift from franchise cricket in India to a full-time international coaching appointment.
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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) since 2009, 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). |
Favourites
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| Food | Japanese Tepanyaki | ||||
| Author | Ken Follet |
Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/stephenfleming.77/ | |
| https://x.com/SPFleming7 |
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. |