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Strauss steps down from England cricket director role
LONDON, Oct 3, 2018 (BSS/AFP) – Andrew Strauss announced on Wednesday that
he is standing down as England’s director of cricket following a period of
compassionate leave.
Strauss’s wife Ruth was diagnosed with cancer during the Ashes in December
2017 and he took a break from his position earlier this year after she began
a new course of treatment.
The former Test captain, who had been in the post for three-and-a-half
years, has told the England and Wales Cricket Board that he will not be
returning to his role. He will take on a “flexible” position with the
governing body.
Andy Flower, who has been standing in since May, will continue to hold the
reins until December while recruitment of a permanent successor takes place.
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