His legacy within the game will be felt for many years to come and we now need to continue to build on the progress we have made under his leadership. Let's leave aside the intangibles and focus on the results. In 50 Tests that Strauss led, England won 24 and lost 11, which is a win-loss ratio of 2.
Among captains who've led in at least 40 Tests, only six have a better ratio, including Michael Vaughan, whom Strauss replaced. In fact, the captaincy stats are remarkably similar for the two: Vaughan captained in one more Test, and won two more, for a marginally better win-loss ratio. Had Strauss led in India, he would have equalled Atherton's mark of 54 Tests as captain, the record for England.
Atherton led 54 times, mostly in the s, but it was a tough period for English cricket - with Australia, South Africa, Pakistan and even West Indies in pretty good shape, England struggled for victories during that period, winning only 13 against 21 defeats.
The achievement that Strauss will perhaps be remembered for the most is the two series victories against Australia. In ten Tests against them under Strauss' leadership, England won five and lost two, which is the best win-loss ratio any England captain has had against Australia since Mike Brearley's record in 18 Tests between and Since then, most England captains have lost more than they've won against Australia, with the only exceptions being Mike Gatting and Vaughan records for both.
Under Strauss, England had a winning ratio against all teams except South Africa, against whom he had a record. Full Name Andrew John Strauss. Age 44y d. Nicknames Straussy, Levi, Mareman, Muppet. Batting Style Left hand bat. Bowling Style Left arm medium. Playing Role Opening batter. Height 5ft 11in. Education Radley College, Durham University. Northern Districts. Hundred on debut Test matches. Hundred in each innings of a match Test matches.
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For more than 12 months now I've looked at this series as a bit of a crossroads. If I'd have been playing really well and the team were doing really well, then I might have pushed through the next two Ashes series.
But as it is I've not played well enough, and the team had some difficult times. Strauss said that he had yet to speak to the majority of the England players, having spent much of Tuesday writing to them individually, but Cook confirmed that the news of his decision had stunned the one-day team when it reached them after their defeat by South Africa in Southampton on Tuesday. You take people for granted, don't you? Andrew's played Tests, and it feels like I've spent my whole career going out to bat with him.
He's going to leave a huge hole to fill. He also led the side to home and away Ashes triumphs during a run of victories that saw them crowned as the world's number one team for the first time since the rankings were introduced. Strauss added: "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.
I have loved every minute of it. It has built over a few months. I would like to go out on my own terms with my head held high and I think this is the right time. The retirement of Strauss will be overshadowed to an extent by the unsavoury controversy involving star batsman Pietersen.
Strauss was said to be the subject of "provocative" text messages that Pietersen sent to South African players during England's series defeat by the Proteas. But Strauss was insistent he had made a decision about his future before the news of the texts broke on the eve of his th Test match at Lord's.
By the time I spoke to him again, my mind was made up and I think he knew that. Strauss sent letters to members of the England team explaining his decision to retire and they responded by sending him bottles of wine. It was a sign of the high regard the dressing room held him in, a view Cook voiced as he paid tribute to his predecessor.
Unfortunately it might mean I have to take the first ball now. These comments are now closed. Comments Join the conversation. To use comments you will need to have JavaScript enabled. Comment posted by muttley, at 29 Aug muttley. Its not all about KP and the circus around him, and this thread needn't be either.
All players including me! Wish him all the best whatever he does. Comment posted by U, at 29 Aug U We should pay tribute to Strauss. His stewardship of the team has been calm, clinical and has led to an Ashes win in Australia that will stick with me for the rest of my days.
If Pietersen plays for England again it will be a travesty. His behaviour has been abysmal. Here's to you Straussy!
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