http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/cricket/international/england/9505070/Andrew-Strauss-to-resign-as-Englands-Test-captain.html
"Strauss’s resignation after three years in the job will be the latest extraordinary twist in the Kevin Pietersen saga which has rocked England's set-up over the past two weeks."
Thank you for your contribution Straussy, in particular for me the great reguard century in Brisbane which I was fortunate enough to witness.
For me though, not only is his form not currently of international standard, but ultimately the buck for the dressing split has to stop with him, and him stepping down today is the right thing at this time.
Browse:
Strauss to resign as England Captain today
comment by J's Purple Brain. (U1059)
posted on 29/8/12
maybe it would be one of those though where it takes the weight off his shoulders and brings his form back ? in spite of the speculation of the KP link, maybe that's what he/england are hoping for ?
comment by Pinefresh - Graeme Smith's Hattrick (U15263)
posted on 29/8/12
His batting has probably suffered because of all the added headaches of captaincy and KP. I reckon he should find some reasonable form with the bat if he drops captaincy.
posted on 29/8/12
Hes lost it with the bat. Did well against the aussies a couple of years back, but i dont see him retaining his place in the side. He should quit test cricket and resign, full stop. Least that way he'll go out on a high - he's done wonders for english cricket.
comment by SWTN - Judas is number 1 (U7916)
posted on 29/8/12
urprised about the retirement,must have something else lined up,probably in the media,good luck to the man.
ps Smith yet again proves the death knell for an England Captain.
comment by The Galloping Major (U7010)
posted on 29/8/12
His batting has probably suffered because of all the added headaches of captaincy and KP. I reckon he should find some reasonable form with the bat if he drops captaincy.
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His form with the bat was non-existent before the KP saga and he hasn't been contributing near enough for a few years now, even during England's rise to the top.
If anything the captaincy prolonged his career. I said on here his batting has evidently been in decline for a while to the point of no return at his age. Right decision to call it a day.
All the best.
comment by J's Purple Brain. (U1059)
posted on 29/8/12
has he retired from 1st class cricket ?
posted on 29/8/12
he wanted to keep his test average over 40
posted on 29/8/12
Good decision and wish him well in the future.
comment by J's Purple Brain. (U1059)
posted on 29/8/12
well said Maksi
comment by Vidicschin (U3584)
posted on 29/8/12
To actually captain England to the world ranked number one spot is quite probaly his greatest ever acheivement.
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