Fleming recruits Simons and Foster for England Test role
Stephen Fleming brings Eric Simons and James Foster from CSK to England Test setup.
Stephen Fleming has recruited former Chennai Super Kings colleagues Eric Simons and James Foster to join England's Test coaching staff. The ECB confirmed the appointments on Monday ahead of England's tour of South Africa later this year.
Simons, who worked as CSK's bowling coach for eight years, will serve as fast bowling coach. Foster, who was CSK's fielding coach in 2026, will take charge of fielding. Richard Dawson has also joined as national elite spin bowling lead after stepping down as Glamorgan head coach.
Fleming stepped down from CSK after 18 years to focus on England's red-ball team. Zaheer Khan has been appointed CSK's new head coach with Mohit Sharma taking over as bowling coach. Brendon McCullum continues to lead England's white-ball teams with a separate support staff.
CricHubb Take
Fleming's decision to import an entire IPL coaching unit into England's Test setup shows how much the franchise ecosystem now shapes international appointments, even for red-ball roles.