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On this day in 2011: Alastair Cook takes over as England ODI captain

Alastair Cook was announced as England’s new one-day captain on this day in 2011. Cook replaced his Test match opening partner Andrew Strauss, who retired from the format, while Stuart Broad took over from Paul Collingwood to lead the Twenty20 side. ...

05 May 2023 at 06:00

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Andrew Strauss sets five-year goal for England men’s side to rule all formats

Sir Andrew Strauss aims to make the England men’s team “the best in the world at all formats” within the next five years. The former England captain and director of cricket is overseeing a high performance review into English cricket, with Sir Dave ...

25 May 2022 at 18:42

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On This Day in 2009: Andrew Strauss named captain for whole West Indies tour

Andrew Strauss was persuaded to return to limited-overs international action and captain England’s tour of the West Indies on this day in 2009. The England and Wales Cricket Board took the decision to put Strauss in total charge following a week ...

09 Jan 2024 at 06:00

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On this day in 2011: England complete memorable Ashes rout

England finished their triumphant Ashes series by beating Australia to win the fifth Test and complete a 3-1 victory on this day in 2011. It had seemed a formality since the end of day three in Sydney that they would wrap up a series win – and ...

06 Jan 2024 at 12:00

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Sir Andrew Strauss feels James Anderson would be worthy recipient of knighthood

Sir Andrew Strauss has tipped James Anderson to become cricket’s latest knight of the realm but believes England have picked the right moment to call time on his historic playing career. Strauss was honoured by Queen Elizabeth in 2019, for ...

09 Jul 2024 at 15:56

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Sir Andrew Strauss excited by Ashes opportunity to turn Lord’s ‘Red for Ruth’

Sir Andrew Strauss hopes turning Lord’s ‘Red for Ruth’ during this week’s Ashes Test can help his charity support thousands more families as they deal with the impact of a terminal cancer diagnosis. The former England captain set up the ...

28 Jun 2023 at 08:00

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Sir Andrew Strauss lauds ‘extraordinary leaders’ Brendon McCullum and Ben Stokes

Sir Andrew Strauss believes Brendon McCullum and Ben Stokes have helped “redefine what the game of cricket is actually about” with their approach to Test matches. England head coach McCullum and captain Stokes have transformed the ...

01 Feb 2023 at 20:00

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Worcestershire favour truncating The Hundred over reduction of county fixtures

Worcestershire have registered their opposition to a proposed reduction of county fixtures, instead putting forward their own idea to “truncate” The Hundred. The Pears have joined a handful of teams in coming out against key ...

24 Oct 2022 at 18:26

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On this day in 2007: Andrew Strauss dropped from England Test squad

Andrew Strauss was dropped for England’s Test tour of Sri Lanka on this day in 2007. The then 30-year-old Middlesex opener missed out on the three-match series just one month after he was given a year-long central contract ...

20 Oct 2023 at 12:57

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On this day in 2012: Andrew Strauss steps down as England captain

Andrew Strauss stepped down as England captain on this day in 2012 and retired from professional cricket. One of England’s most successful captains, Strauss, then 35, was immediately replaced by Alastair Cook. Strauss was ...

29 Aug 2022 at 07:00

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ECB boss suggests multi-year central contracts for England players

New England and Wales Cricket Board chair Richard Thompson suggested introducing multi-year central contracts to players tempted by the riches of freelancing full-time around the globe. The proliferation of domestic ...

08 Sept 2022 at 18:59

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On this day in 2007: Sir Andrew Strauss resigns as England Test captain

Sir Andrew Strauss brought the curtain down on one of the most successful eras in English cricket on this day in 2012, announcing his resignation as Test captain and retirement from the game. Strauss, 35, blamed ...

29 Aug 2023 at 06:00

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