STEPHEN FLEMING BIOGRAPHY

FULL NAMEStephen Fleming
PLACE OF BIRTHChristchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand
BORN1 April 1973
HEIGHT6 ft 2 in (187 cm)
EYE COLOUR Dark Brown
JERSEY NO.7
BATTING STYLELeft-hand Bat
TEAMNew Zealand , Chennai Super Kings
IPLChennai Super Kings (CSK)
ROLETop order Batter
FATHERGary Kirk
MOTHERPauline Fleming
MARITAL STATUSMarried
WIFEKelly Payne
CHILDRENTayla
ZODIAC SIGNAries
HOBBIESReading and Playing Golf
SCHOOLWaltham Primary School and Cashmere High School
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BIO Stephen Fleming

STEPHEN FLEMING BIO


Jaker Ali Anik is a talented Bangladeshi wicketkeeper-batter, known for his composure and finishing abilities. He made his first-class debut in 2016 for Sylhet Division, impressing with 88 runs in his first innings. He was part of Bangladesh’s squad for the 2016 Under-19 Cricket World Cup and made his List A debut the following year. His domestic performances, especially in the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL), earned him a place in the national team.

Ali made his T20I debut during the 2024 Asian Games, helping Bangladesh secure a bronze medal. He soon became a regular in the T20I setup, scoring his maiden T20I fifty against Sri Lanka.

Stephen Fleming Before and After

STEPHEN FLEMING DEBUT IN INTERNATIONAL CRICKET


  • ODI – April 24, 2007 – Sri Lanka vs New Zealand at Kingston
  • T20I – December 26, 2006 – New Zealand vs Sri Lanka at Auckland
  • Test – March 22 – 26, 2008 – New Zealand vs England at Napier

STEPHEN FLEMING CRICKET & MORE


  • He is considered one of the greatest captains in cricket history. He led New Zealand to their first Cricket World Cup final appearance in 2007. He also captained Nottinghamshire to the County Championship title in 2005. He was a prolific slip catcher and was praised by Shane Warne as the “best captain in world cricket.

STEPHEN FLEMING RECORDS


Stephen Fleming, one of New Zealand’s most elegant and successful cricketers, had an illustrious career as a top-order batsman and a respected captain. In 111 Test matches, he amassed 7,172 runs at an average of 40.06, including a highest score of 274 and 9 centuries*, showcasing his grit in the longest format. His ODI journey spanned 280 matches, where he scored 8,037 runs with 8 centuries and 49 fifties, maintaining a strike rate of 71.49. Though his T20I presence was brief, he contributed 110 runs in 5 matches. Fleming’s domestic First-Class career was equally prolific, with over 16,000 runs, while in List A cricket, he accumulated 14,019 runs.

In the T20 circuit, including the IPL, where he played for Chennai Super Kings, he scored 196 runs in 10 matches. Known more for his captaincy and batting prowess than bowling, his contribution with the ball was minimal. Fleming remains a revered figure in world cricket, both for his calm demeanor on the field and his tactical brilliance, which later translated into a successful coaching career.

STEPHEN FLEMING AWARDS


Man of the Match on Test debut.

Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit (ONZM) for services to cricket (2011).

STEPHEN FLEMING CONTROVERSIES


In 1995, he was accused of smoking marijuana with his teammates Dion Nash and Matthew Hart.

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BatsmenRahul Dravid
BowlerSir Richard John Hadlee
FoodJapanese Tepanyaki

STEPHEN FLEMING SALARY


  • Head Coach Fee – INR 4-5 Crore

FAQs about STEPHEN FLEMING.

Has Stephen Fleming played in the IPL?

Yes, he played for Chennai Super Kings in the inaugural IPL season in 2008.

What is his role in cricket currently?

He is the head coach of Chennai Super Kings in the IPL and also coaches other franchises like Joburg Super Kings and Texas Super Kings.

What are his notable achievements as a coach?

Under his coaching, Chennai Super Kings have won five IPL titles and two Champions League T20 titles.