Andrew Strauss
Andrew Strauss
Andrew John Strauss, OBEis a retired English international cricketer who played county cricket for Middlesex County Cricket Club who was formerly captain of England's Test cricket team. A fluent left-handed opening batsman, Strauss favoured scoring off the back foot, mostly playing cut and pull shots. Strauss was also known for his fielding strength at slip or in the covers. He became the Director of Cricket for England cricket team in 2015, soon before the sacking of Peter Moores...
ProfessionCricket Player
Date of Birth2 March 1977
CityJohannesburg, South Africa
I am extremely proud of everything I have achieved as a cricketer, and I have found myself very fortunate to play in an era when some of English cricket's greatest moments have occurred.
I should and can play better. That is going to be the challenge for me.
I want to thank everyone, including the Australians. On a personal level, I am very happy, but it takes 24 players to make a great series.
We've got to play to our potential, play at 100%, get all our players fit and ready to go and not put ourselves under too much pressure.
He is very laid-back person, but there is a steely side to him and that means he has the respect of the players
Merlyn has played a pretty big part this summer.
We haven't performed as consistently in one-day cricket, especially away from home, so the great challenge for us here is to build on the momentum we gained in that Test series. We need to use the youthful input we have got from some new players and go on and perform well.
I have worked hard trying to counter-act his plans. I am better for the experience, which is the great thing about playing the best side in the world.
This series will help us know how good a side we are. With the World Cup round the corner, it is important we use this series to gain consistency.
The previous generation, such as Alec Stewart and Nasser Hussain, lost to Australia on many occasions.
My caddy today was a Scot and he told me that he was cheering for Australia, which I thought was a bit harsh. But generally I've been amazed at how many people have come up to me here in Scotland and said: 'I've never really watched cricket before, but I was hooked all summer.' It's great.
Glenn McGrath had a reasonable career in Australia.
Watching the ball is always a good starting point.
The pitch certainly did a bit this morning.