Matthew Fleming

Who is Matthew Fleming?

Matthew Valentine Fleming is a former cricketer who represented Kent and England.

Born out of his time, his background was Eton and the Royal Greenjackets, his approach was cavalier. His first 2 scoring shots in first class cricket were sixes.

He played 11 One Day Internationals for England from 1997 to 1998. He captained Kent for several seasons. Fleming was a very effective all-rounder, hard hitting batsman and medium-pace bowler, in the one day game for Kent and briefly for England.

His great-grandfather was Charles Leslie who played cricket for England and Middlesex in the 1880s. He is also nephew of Ian Fleming, popularly known as the creator of James Bond.

He served as Chairman of the Professional Cricketers' Association. After his retirement he announced his intention to become a Conservative Member of Parliament, however he has yet to stand for election.

Fleming is currently the MCC representative in Afghanistan. Part of Fleming's role is to spread the game, particularly in schools and to help the development of the Afghanistan national cricket team.

He is also a lifelong supporter of Birmingham City Football Club.