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
We've got to learn from our mistakes and rectify them,
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.
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.
Glenn McGrath had a reasonable career in Australia.
Watching the ball is always a good starting point.
I should and can play better. That is going to be the challenge for me.
The pitch certainly did a bit this morning.
We could see people were getting a bit frustrated with the lack of play, and you could understand that when they have paid to get in. But we never felt that safety and security would be a problem.
The opportunity to captain your country is one that would make anyone proud, but apart from a couple of chats to the umpires I didn't actually do much.
If we can get 370-plus I think we are very much in the game. I think there will be a result. If we keep working as we have done all season I think we can win it.
If we can get 370-plus I think we are very much in the game, ... I think there will be a result. If we keep working as we have done all season I think we can win it.
Situations like this bring people together and we are 100% per cent behind Freddie, who is a great character and a fantastic cricketer.