Is Strauss the right man to lead England?

Kevin Pietersen has dramatically resigned from his position as England captain. His ongoing rift with the coach Peter Moores, who has also quit, leaves the squad in disarray with the tour to the West Indies just two weeks away. Andrew Strauss will lead the tour to the Caribbean but should he get the role permanently? Who do you think should be the next captain? Should their power be limited to prevent anything like this from happening again?

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