Captain Fantastic
When Stephen Fleming leads his team in the first Test against South Africa at Centurion Park, he'll become the first New Zealander to play 100 Tests
15-Apr-2006
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The purity of his cover-drive, and his sheer elegance at the crease, initially had pundits purring about the second coming of David Gower. Yet Fleming has shelved the flamboyance and opted for the attritional route; he has become admired, rather than adored. Andrew Miller writes on how a young dasher turned into a mature leader.
Timeline - An inspiring journey
Stats - A distinguished leader
Gallery - Capturing a 100-Test career in pictures