Andrew Strauss

England's Graeme Swann (C) celebrates with captain Andrew Strauss (R) after he dismissed Sri Lanka's Angelo Mathews
Andrew Strauss
Andrew Strauss
Sri Lankan players celebrate after the dismissal of England captain Andrew Strauss (unseen)
Sri Lankan players celebrate after the dismissal of England captain Andrew Strauss (unseen)
Strauss' team took over the top Test mantle after a 4-0 rout of India at home last summer
Andrew Strauss hit 13 boundaries and a six
Jonathan Trott contributed 16 fours, and scored 101 before retiring
Left-handed Strauss hit 13 boundaries and a six
Trott contributed 16 fours, and scored 101 before retiring
Andrew Strauss' men will end the rankings period on 118 points, one ahead of the Proteas, who are currently on 117
Pakistani cricketers appeal against England captain Andrew Strauss (left) during the first day of the third Test
Strauss insists he doesn't want to join the Indian Premier League
Andrew Strauss
England captain Andrew Strauss topscored with 32
England captain Andrew Strauss topscored with 32
England captain Andrew Strauss topscored with 32
England's captain Andrew Strauss celebrates the dismissal of Pakistan's Younis Khan
England's captain Andrew Strauss celebrates the dismissal of Pakistan's Younis Khan
England's captain Andrew Strauss celebrates the dismissal of Pakistan's Younis Khan

Strauss leaves 'huge void': Lee

Former Australia fast bowler Brett Lee said Andrew Strauss had left a "huge void" in the England team following his retirement from all cricket.
 

Pietersen set for England talks: reports

Kevin Pietersen was set to meet with England coach Andy Flower on Saturday, the BBC and British media reported, in a bid to resolve his international future.
 

Dernbach stars as England beat South Africa

Jade Dernbach marked his return to England duty with three wickets, including the prize scalp of Hashim Amla, in a four-wicket win over his native South Africa in the third one-day international at The Oval.
 

Flower salutes 'great man' Strauss

England coach Andy Flower said Friday that Andrew Strauss was a "great man" and deserved to be remembered as one of his country's best captains.
 

South Africa win toss and bat against England

South Africa captain AB de Villiers won the toss and elected to bat in the third one-day international against England at The Oval on Friday.
 

Finn hails 'masterful' Strauss

England fast bowler Steven Finn saluted retiring Test captain Andrew Strauss for his "masterful" leadership as the side faced up to life without the opening batsman.
 

Captain Cook surprised by speed of Test ascent

He might have been the heir apparent for more than a year but Alastair Cook insisted he'd been taken aback by his elevation to the England Test captaincy following Andrew Strauss's retirement on Wednesday.
 

Calm exit sums up England's Strauss

Composure was the hallmark of Andrew Strauss as a batsman and it was much in evidence as the England Test captain announced his retirement from all cricket on Wednesday.
 

Former skipper Atherton says Strauss right to go

Former England captain Michael Atherton said Andrew Strauss had picked the right time to go as he ended his reign as England Test skipper by announcing his retirement from all cricket on Wednesday.
 

Strauss resigns, Cook to captain after Pietersen saga

England Test captain Andrew Strauss said his "race was run" as he annnounced his retirement from all professional cricket with immediate effect on Wednesday.
 

Strauss set to resign as Pietersen saga takes new twist

Andrew Strauss was on the brink of resigning as England's Test captain according to reports in the British press on Wednesday in the latest twist to the Kevin Pietersen saga that has rocked the side.
 

Strauss-Pietersen saga set for new twist

England Test captain Andrew Strauss's future and that of international exile Kevin Pietersen could both become clearer when the England and Wales Cricket Board's managing director gives a press conference at Lord's on Wednesday.
 

Strauss-Pietersen saga set for new twist

England Test captain Andrew Strauss's future and that of international exile Kevin Pietersen could both become clearer when the England and Wales Cricket Board's managing director gives a press conference at Lord's on Wednesday.
 

Pietersen back in form with ton for Surrey

Exiled England star Kevin Pietersen showed what his country are missing as the controversial batsman hit a sparkling century for Surrey in a County Championship match against Somerset on Tuesday.
 

Morgan says team spirit must come before individuals

England batsman Eoin Morgan admits Kevin Pietersen's fall from grace has emphasised the danger of letting individuals undermine team spirit.
 

Pietersen to be TV pundit for World Twenty20

Axed England batsman Kevin Pietersen will work as a television pundit during next month's World Twenty20, raising the prospect of him commenting on his estranged former teammates, a broadcaster said Friday.
 

We can win without Kevin Pietersen, says Cook

England one-day captain Alastair Cook has insisted that there is life after Kevin Pietersen, as his side aim to get revenge over South Africa without the controversial batsman.
 

Pietersen's head turned by IPL: Flower

England coach Andy Flower insists Kevin Pietersen's infatuation with the Indian Premier League played a significant role in the collapse of his international career.
 

Flower wants Pietersen to come clean over texts

England coach Andy Flower believes Kevin Pietersen must reveal the contents of his controversial text messages if he wants to salvage his international career.
 

Smith hails 'perfect' victory as Proteas go to No1

South Africa captain Graeme Smith was delighted by the "perfect" way his side replaced England as the world's number one Test side as they held their nerve in a 51-run win at Lord's on Monday.