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LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM - APRIL 21: Former England cricketer Andrew Strauss poses at the finish line at the 2013 Virgin London M on April 21, 2013 in London, England. LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM - APRIL 21:
LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 21: Former England cricket captain Andrew Strauss makes his way towards the finish line during the Virgin London Marathon 2013 on April 21, 2013 in London, England. LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 21: Former
LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 21: Former English cricket Cpatain, Andrew Strauss poses for a picture after the Virgin London Marathon 2013 on April 21, 2013 in London, England. LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 21: Former
LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 21: Andrew Strauss poses for photographs ahead of the Virgin London Marathon on April 21, 2013 in London, England. LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 21: Andrew
LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM - APRIL 17: Amanda Mealing, Kelly Sotherton, Iwan Thomas, Amy Childs, Andrew Strauss, James Toseland and Mike Bushell attend a photocall ahead of taking part in the Virgin London Marathon at The Tower Hotel on April 17, 2013 in London, England. LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM - APRIL 17:
LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM - APRIL 17: Andrew Strauss attends a photocall ahead of taking part in the Virgin London Marathon at The Tower Hotel on April 17, 2013 in London, England. LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM - APRIL 17:
Andrew Strauss poses for photographs at Tower Bridge, ahead of the Virgin London Marathon, Wednesday, April 17, 2013. Andrew Strauss poses for photograph
LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 16: Andrew Strauss attends a memorial service to journalist and former president of the MCC, Christopher Martin-Jenkins MBE at St Paul's Cathedral on April 16, 2013 in London, England. LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 16: Andre
On August 29, Andrew Strauss resigned as England's Test captain and announced his retirement from professional cricket. It was a decision that he said was brought about his lack of form but to all those following the Kevin Pietersen texts drama - it seemed like an incomplete explanation. Surely, there was more to it. Now, almost two months after retiring, the former England skipper has had time to settle down and reflect on those days. In an interview to a href=http://www.guardian.co.uk/sport/2012/oct/22/andrew-strauss-kevin-pietersen-apologyThe Guardian/a, he opened up about all things KP. Strauss wrote personal letters to all his team-mates when he retired. Pietersen, however, didn't get a letter - he aptly got a text message. Given how estranged the duo were towards the end of Strauss' career, one might have expected him to say that Pietersen was difficult to captain. But on the contrary, Strauss was all praise for the right-hander. [caption id=attachment_499727 align=alignleft width=380 On August 29, Andrew Strauss resign
A woman and the vice-president of Sotheby's France Andrew Strauss (R) look at a Picasso's painting 'Dora Maar with Cat', 07 March 2006 at Sotheby's auction house in Paris. The canvas, one of the largest and most important portraits of Picasso’s mistress and Muse, was painted in 1941 and will be sold 03 May in New York. The painting, estimated at 50 millions dollars (42 millions euros), has not been shown to the public for almost 40 years. A woman and the vice-president of S
ST ANDREWS, SCOTLAND - OCTOBER 07: Former England cricket captain Andrew Strauss on the 17th green during the final round of The Alfred Dunhill Links Championship at The Old Course on October 7, 2012 in St Andrews, Scotland. ST ANDREWS, SCOTLAND - OCTOBER 07:
ST ANDREWS, SCOTLAND - OCTOBER 07: Former England cricket captain Andrew Strauss on the plays his second shot to the first hole during the final round of The Alfred Dunhill Links Championship at The Old Course on October 7, 2012 in St Andrews, Scotland. ST ANDREWS, SCOTLAND - OCTOBER 07:
ST ANDREWS, SCOTLAND - OCTOBER 07: Andrew Strauss on the second tee during the final round of The Alfred Dunhill Links Championship at The Old Course on October 7, 2012 in St Andrews, Scotland. ST ANDREWS, SCOTLAND - OCTOBER 07:
KINGSBARNS, SCOTLAND - OCTOBER 06: Former England cricketer Andrew Strauss tees off on the 12th hole during the third round of The Alfred Dunhill Links Championship at Kingsbarns Golf Links on October 6, 2012 in Kingsbarns, Scotland. KINGSBARNS, SCOTLAND - OCTOBER 06:
KINGSBARNS, SCOTLAND - OCTOBER 06: Former cricketers Sir Ian Botham and Andrew Strauss are pictured on the 15th green during the third round of The Alfred Dunhill Links Championship at Kingsbarns Golf Links on October 6, 2012 in Kingsbarns, Scotland. KINGSBARNS, SCOTLAND - OCTOBER 06:
CARNOUSTIE, SCOTLAND - OCTOBER 05: Former England cricket captain Andrew Strauss hits a shot during the second round of the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship on The Championship Links at Carnoustie on October 5, 2012 in Carnoustie, Scotland. CARNOUSTIE, SCOTLAND - OCTOBER 05:
CARNOUSTIE, SCOTLAND - OCTOBER 05: Andrew Strauss with Shane Warne during the second round of The Alfred Dunhill Links Championship at Carnoustie Golf Links on October 5, 2012 in Carnoustie, Scotland. CARNOUSTIE, SCOTLAND - OCTOBER 05:
CARNOUSTIE, SCOTLAND - OCTOBER 05: Andrew Strauss plays his second shot to the fourth hole during the second round of The Alfred Dunhill Links Championship at Carnoustie Golf Links on October 5, 2012 in Carnoustie, Scotland. CARNOUSTIE, SCOTLAND - OCTOBER 05:
ST ANDREWS, SCOTLAND - OCTOBER 04: Andrew Strauss the rormer England test cricketer reacts to a missed putt on the 8th green during the first round of The Alfred Dunhill Links Championship at The Old Course on October 4, 2012 in St Andrews, Scotland. ST ANDREWS, SCOTLAND - OCTOBER 04:
England batsman Kevin Pietersen leaves a hotel after a press conference in Colombo on October 3,2012. Axed England batsman Kevin Pietersen is set to play international cricket again after reaching an agreement with the England and Wales Cricket Board, the ECB said on October 3. The 32-year-old star batsman was cast into international exile in August after sending text messages to touring South Africa players that contained criticism of then England captain Andrew Strauss during the Test series. England batsman Kevin Pietersen lea
LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 20: Jennifer Whiteford, Head of Brand Investec and Mike Gatting presents Andrew Strauss with the Investec Test Player of the Summer during the NatWest PCA Awards Dinner on September 20, 2012 in London, England. LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 20: Je
LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 20: Andrew Strauss poses with the Investec Test Player of the Summer during the NatWest PCA Awards Dinner on September 20, 2012 in London, England. LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 20: An
LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 20: Andrew Strauss (R) receives an award from David Gower (L) at the NatWest PCA Awards Dinner 2012 on September 20, 2012 in London, England. LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 20: And
LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 20: Andrew Strauss arrives for the NatWest PCA Awards Dinner on September 20, 2012 in London, England. LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 20: An
LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 20: Andrew Strauss arrives at the NatWest PCA Awards Dinner and is interviewed by Sky Sports 2012 on September 20, 2012 in London, England. LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 20: An
strongLondon:/strong England captain Andrew Strauss announced his retirement from professional cricket with immediate effect on Wednesday. Following is a selection of tributes from his fellow players. Australia captain Michael Clarke on Twitter: Big congratulations to Andrew Strauss on a great career. Still is a very good player and a lovely man. Can only wish him the best for the future. South Africa test captain Graeme Smith on Twitter: Just want to congratulate Andrew Strauss on a great career as captain and player for England. Fully appreciate the demands of captaining your country. It was always a great contest playing against Andrew and his team and I wish him well in his future. [caption id=attachment_437221 align=alignleft width=380 strongLondon:/strong England captai
England's Andrew Strauss looks up during a news conference where he announced his retirement from professional cricket at Lord's Cricket Ground in London August 29, 2012. Strauss, who oversaw back-to-back Ashes wins over Australia and took the team to the top of the test rankings, announced his retirement from professional cricket on Wednesday. England's Andrew Strauss looks up d
England's Alastair Cook looks on during the presentations after South Africa won the third cricket test match at Lord's in London August 20, 2012. England test captain Andrew Strauss has announced his retirement from professional cricket, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) said on August 29, 2012. Strauss, 35, was appointed skipper in 2009 and took England to the top of the test rankings last year. One-day captain Alastair Cook will replace Strauss at the helm. Picture taken August 20, 2012. England's Alastair Cook looks on du
England's new test captain Alastair Cook poses for a photograph in front of the pavilion after former test captain Andrew Strauss announced his retirement from professional cricket at Lord's in London August 29, 2012. Strauss, who oversaw back-to-back Ashes wins over Australia and took England to the top of the test rankings, announced his retirement from professional cricket on Wednesday. England's new test captain Alastair
New England Test Captain Alastair Cook poses for the media at Lord's Cricket Ground in London, Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2012. Alastair Cook replaced Andrew Strauss as Test Captain who announced his retirement from professional cricket with immediate effect. New England Test Captain Alastair C