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Topic: Andrew Strauss

Smarter rules key for one-day cricket to survive

Anil Kumble will head the ICC's Cricket Committee. Mario Tama / Getty Images

Oct 14, 2012

There is hope Anil Kumble, the new ICC Cricket Committee chairman, can make good recommendations to make 50-over cricket interesting. Read Article Smarter rules key for one-day cricket to survive

Steven Finn sad to see Andrew Strauss go

Steven Finn, preparing for today's ODI against South Africa, takes a moment to look back. Tom Shaw / Getty Images

Aug 30, 2012

Paceman has known retired former captain from the early days but looks forward to playing under leadership of Alastair Cook. Read Article Steven Finn sad to see Andrew Strauss go

Andrew Strauss knew when his 'time is up'

Andrew Strauss, who has been captain of the England cricket team for the past three years, retired after playing his 100th Test match. Ian Kington / AFP

Aug 29, 2012

England Test captain cites poor batting form at top of the order in recent times for his decision to retire from cricket. Read Article Andrew Strauss knew when his 'time is up'

Intent of England pleases Andrew Strauss

Kevin Pietersen took three South African wickets for 52 runs - his best bowling figures in Tests. Philip Brown / Reuters

Aug 07, 2012

Stuart Broad and Kevin Pietersen set up exciting run chase for plucky hosts as second Test against against South Africa ends in a draw. Read Article Intent of England pleases Andrew Strauss

 

South Africa have shattered England's illusion

South Africa's captain Graeme Smith, right, has a habit of seeing off England captains. Philip Brown / Reuters

Jul 24, 2012

The Proteas didn't just beat England at The Oval this week, they handed out a shellacking. Read Article South Africa have shattered England's illusion

 

James Taylor proves small is still effective in cricket

James Taylor, the Nottinghamshire batsman, is only 1.65 metres tall but he can still hit the ball long and hard. Stu Forster / Getty Images

Jun 03, 2012

Nottinghamshire's English batsman gives hope to players of his physical stature that scoring runs has very little to do with physicality. Read Article James Taylor proves small is still effective in cricket

 

Fate of Kevin Pietersen baffling

Kevin Pietersen scored a century in his final one-day international in Dubai in February. Lakruwan Wanniarachchi / AFP

May 31, 2012

Decision by the batsman to retire from Twenty20 internationals – apart from the one-dayers – was a result of English cricket's policy that one has to be available for both forms of the game. Audio Read Article Fate of Kevin Pietersen baffling

 

'Special' feeling for Andrew Strauss

Andrew Strauss, the England captain, scored his 21st hundred in his 96th Test match at Trent Bridge yesterday. Philip Brown / Reuters

May 26, 2012

England captain scores second ton of series as hosts cut first-innings deficit to 111 after Sammy scores maiden Test century. Read Article 'Special' feeling for Andrew Strauss

 

Andrew Strauss out as England chase 191 to beat West Indies

Kemar Roach, the West Indies fast bowler, took two England wickets including that of Andrew Strauss, the captain. Gareth Copley / Getty Images

May 20, 2012

West Indies batsmen Shivnarine Chanderpaul and Marlon Samuels score fifties before Kemar Roach takes two England wickets in the first Test. Read Article Andrew Strauss out as England chase 191 to beat West Indies

 

Andrew Strauss not stressed up on England captaincy

LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 16: Andrew Strauss during a press conference at Lord's Cricket Ground on May 16, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Scott Heavey/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** 144557448.jpg

May 16, 2012

Strauss has made just one hundred in his last 49 Test innings - 18 months ago in Brisbane.  Read Article Andrew Strauss not stressed up on England captaincy

 

England defeat Sri Lanka to stay on top of the Test rankings

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Apr 07, 2012

Alastair Cook and Kevin Pietersen ensure England chase down target of 94 to win the second Test. Read Article England defeat Sri Lanka to stay on top of the Test rankings

 

Andrew Strauss finds his form for England against Sri Lanka

England's captain Andrew Strauss, right, plays a shot as Sri Lankan wicketkeeper Prasanna Jayawardene watches him from behind during the second day of their second test cricket match in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Wednesday, April 4, 2012. (AP Photo/Eranga Jayawardena) *** Local Caption *** Sri Lanka England Cricket.JPEG-05fce.jpg

Apr 04, 2012

The England captain scores 61 as side finish day on 154 for one, 121 runs adrift of Sri Lanka. Read Article Andrew Strauss finds his form for England against Sri Lanka

 

For now Pakistan can cherish this moment of rare success over England

DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - FEBRUARY 06: Umar Gul of Pakistan celebrates with teammate Mohammad Hafeez after dismissing Ian Bell of England during the 3rd Test match between Pakistan and England at The Dubai International Stadium on February 6, 2012 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** 138334144.jpg

Feb 07, 2012

The shame of it is what follows this rare success. Pakistan's next Tests, anticlimactically, are in Sri Lanka in May and June. After that there is nothing. Audio: Misbah-ul-Haq Read Article For now Pakistan can cherish this moment of rare success over England

 

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Hollioake not short on confidence ahead of Fighting Chance

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