Fleming is a five-time IPL-winning coach with CSK, and has also coached their sister franchises in the SA20 and MLC. With McCullum still in post as England's white-ball coach, at least until his contract expires at the end of next year, Fleming's dynamic with his former New Zealand team-mate will be an important consideration. Fleming and McCullum are close friends, and have also shared business interests together. It is not yet clear whether Fleming will take charge in time for England's Test series against Pakistan, which starts on August 19 at Headingley. Other contenders included Tom Moody, Richard Dawson and Jonathan Trott, but Fleming is understood to be the clear favourite at this stage.