Stephen Fleming
Stephen Fleming
Stephen Paul Fleming, ONZMis a former New Zealand cricketer, and captain of the New Zealand national cricket team, known as the Black Caps, in Test and one-day cricket. Known for his astute tactical abilities, he is New Zealand's second-most capped test player with 111 test appearances, longest-serving and most successful captain, having led the side to 28 victories and having won Test match series' against India, England, West Indies, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and Zimbabwe. He retired from international cricket on...
ProfessionCricket Player
Date of Birth1 April 1973
gain good momentum throughout
We weren't good enough as we haven't been throughout the series. They never let us gain any momentum and we were outplayed in all departments.
gain good momentum throughout
We weren't good enough as we haven't been throughout the series, ... They never let us gain any momentum and we were outplayed in all departments.
days delighted emotional far front played terms tests throughout tight
It was tight throughout the four-and-a-half days so we're delighted to come away with the win. It was one of the most emotional Tests I've played in terms of not being able to get in front or not getting too far behind.
nice personal reward team win
It would have been nice to get a reward for the team with a win as well as getting personal success.
definitely looking match third win
To win a third match is definitely on, yes. It's something we're looking at, a 3-0 sweep.
keen ourselves players rather teams understanding worry
We are very keen to know about ourselves and understanding our own players rather than worry about the opponents. This is a thing which a lot other teams ignore.
cup exciting flow good news rugby success
Well, it would be exciting news if it does come off. It would be particularly good for New Zealanders, and will flow on from the Rugby World Cup success - so it was exciting to hear.
behind good great scenes sure
Mick is a very good manager. He is great behind the scenes with the players, making sure everything is in place,
bit felt five good points team
It felt really good. I was back to my best. The team has been a bit up and down but it was good to get five points and back in the mix.
flawed good rule super toss winning
Winning the toss is a good start. As we know, the super sub rule is a flawed rule and we have to make the most of it.
below good par played prospects winning
We played below par today, but I still feel good about the prospects of winning the tournament.
cape fit hope second test
We hope he will be fit for the second Test in Cape Town.
finish good improvement playing series six test tests third west
We need an improvement in the third Test (against the West Indies), and if we finish playing six Tests still improving, then it's going to be a good series in the Republic.
came knew steep
We came up with something very steep but which we knew they would probably have to have a go at, because it was their only chance.