The newly-appointed Test skipper also revealed Fleming was a major factor behind his decision to take on the captaincy again, with the pair set to work together as England look to build a new era in Test cricket.
Fleming brings a wealth of experience, thanks to his successful stints with IPL franchise Chennai Super Kings and its sister franchises.
“We’ve spoken briefly, and if I’m being brutally honest, he was a big reason why I wanted to do it.
“I’m very excited by the way he sees the game, where he sees us sit as a team and the work we have to do to get to where we want to get to.
“All of that got me very excited about taking this role on. Very much looking forward to working with him, and he’s obviously got a wealth of experience, done some amazing things in the game as a player and as a coach.
“I’m looking forward to the next little while and us trying to build something pretty special together.”
Root’s second stint as captain begins with England’s three-match Test series against Pakistan this month, beginning 19 August.
The series will be a part of the ongoing ICC World Test Championship cycle, in which England are currently seventh in the standings.
