Strauss takes pride in appointment
Andrew Strauss is "honoured and excited" to be named his country's Test captain after a turbulent couple of weeks for the England cricket team.
Strauss promises united front
New captain Andrew Strauss is determined to look forward, not back, as he tries to bring the England dressing room closer together following the dual departures of Kevin Pietersen and Peter Moores.
Strauss named England captain
Andrew Strauss has been confirmed as England’s Test captain. He was unveiled to the media at Lord's less than 24 hours after Kevin Pietersen's resignation was confirmed.
Pietersen resigns as captain
The England and Wales Cricket Board has accepted, with regret, the resignation of Kevin Pietersen as England captain. Andrew Strauss will lead the side on the West Indies tour.
Sussex turn to Mushtaq
Former Sussex leg-spinner and current ECB spin bowling coach Mushtaq Ahmed will return to Hove this season on a short-term coaching basis.
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