England captain Andrew Strauss, who overshadowed Sachin Tendulkar’s century, striking a brilliant 158 to help England snatch a tie against India, said it was a privilege to be part of one of the greatest ODI contests. Strauss said the match was a great advertisement for One-day cricket. Asked whether he was satisfied with the result, [...] Continue reading It was my best ODI innings: Strauss
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England captain Andrew Strauss has said that star batsman Kevin Pietersen has not crossed the line by criticizing Adelaide Oval curator Damian Hough on Twitter. Pietersen was rebuked earlier for slamming the English selectors who dumped him from their limited-overs sides earlier this year. Asked if Pietersen had crossed a line with his latest outburst, [...] Continue reading Pietersen didn’t cross ‘twitter line’ by criticizing Adelaide curator: Strauss
Australian left-arm fast bowler Mitchell Johnson has promised to subject England cricket captain Andrew Strauss to some chin music during the first Test that is to be played at the Gabba here from November 25. Johnson said he will target skipper Strauss in the Ashes opener, as has been the Australian tradition. “England really look [...] Continue reading Johnson promises chin music for Strauss in Gabba Test
England skipper Andrew Strauss and opening batsman Alastair Cook struck centuries on Saturday to give their team a dominant hand in the second Ashes warm-up match against South Australia in Adelaide. Resuming day three at 94-0, Strauss (102) and Cook (111 not out) shared a 181-run partnership to quell fears of the opening partnership emerging [...] Continue reading Strauss, Cook centuries ominous portent for Oz ahead of Ashes opener
To dominate the England batting line up, Australian fast bowler Mitchell Johnson will attempt to turn Andrew Strauss into his bunny during the Ashes series. Johnson said England would disintegrate if Strauss failed at the top of the order. “Look, I think if we can go after their captain, Strauss, I think if you can [...] Continue reading Johnson wants England skipper Andrew Strauss to be his bunny