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