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Post by oggyoggy on Aug 29, 2012 11:30:31 GMT
england legend. fantastic captain and opener. will be missed.
him and pietersen gone, new era for english cricket???
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Post by salopstick on Aug 29, 2012 11:43:07 GMT
very surprised at this.
i can see him wanting to give up the england job but his form wasnt too bad to retire from all cricket.
better to gou out after winning ashes series than losing them i suppose.
I think KP will be back
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Post by LGH87 on Aug 29, 2012 11:58:06 GMT
just read on twitter, Boycott has been analysing his latest dismissal and has made comments that Strauss's eyes may have gone.
surely contacts could be worn though?
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Post by bignickhowes on Aug 29, 2012 12:12:01 GMT
great captain and was fantastic for english cricket
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Post by mermaidsal on Aug 29, 2012 12:28:34 GMT
Cheers for everything Andrew, Captain of a Golden Age - can't say higher than that. Suspect the full story of why now will come out later, he hasn't been nursing an injury though has he??
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Post by LGH87 on Aug 29, 2012 12:32:39 GMT
Rory Jiwani @roryjiwani
@lgh87 More like a boxer who gets hit more often than before. About seeing the ball and reacting. Think reason why Nasser quit.
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Post by PotteringThrough on Aug 29, 2012 12:43:37 GMT
Was also a bit surprised he retired from all forms of cricket.
Capatained the team through a golden period and had some fantastic innings.
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Post by Staffsoatcake on Aug 29, 2012 18:48:04 GMT
Great Captain,thanks Andrew for making us a good Test side.
Now if only Pulis would follow suit. ;D
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Post by bayernoatcake on Aug 29, 2012 19:16:11 GMT
Cheers Straussy!
One of the best captains we've had and a fine opening batsman.
Who will open the batting now with Cook?
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Post by lordwardsnuts on Aug 29, 2012 21:05:21 GMT
I think they said on telly that he's statistically the best skipper we've ever had. And despite his recent problems with the bat I think his average was largely unaffected by the captaincy.
Will definitely be missed.
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Post by Billybigbollox on Aug 29, 2012 21:38:30 GMT
Great captain, boring cunt.
England are in a bit of a shambles at the moment and will miss him. Cook for skipper
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Post by swampySCFC on Aug 29, 2012 21:56:58 GMT
Created some brilliant walzes
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Post by LGH87 on Aug 29, 2012 22:50:43 GMT
Cheers Straussy! One of the best captains we've had and a fine opening batsman. Who will open the batting now with Cook? probably Trott will be given the role to start with, although its not ideal. im not really up on our situation with openers? i know weve got a list a mile long for middle order batsmen, but my knowledge of openers is very little as i havent had to look past Cook & Strauss for years |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 29, 2012 22:54:10 GMT
A good captain who I think England will miss , a marvellous opening batsman with 21 test centuries who will be difficult to replace in the short term .Well played Straussy a fine innings !  |
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Post by upinthesky on Aug 30, 2012 22:27:29 GMT
I'm worried about the England cricket team.First Kevin Pietersen was dropped, and now Andrew Strauss has resigned.At this rate, it won't be long before we have to start picking English players.
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Post by slother on Aug 31, 2012 7:21:17 GMT
Legend but if he goes on to become a tory mp he can shove his cricket bat up his arse.
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