Daily Mail online | Sport (Free subscription) | yesterday
The last time a South African-born batsman played here for England a full house turned their backs on him and refused to acknowledge his dominant contribution.
The Daily Dust (Free subscription) | yesterday
England made the perfect start to their tour of South Africa by comprehensively beating the Eagles in their first warm-up match yesterday. After scoring an impressive 294 – 7 from 50 overs, England produced with the ball, bowling out the South African province for 109 – giving England a massive 185 run victory. Jonathan Trott’s 85 and captain Andrew Strauss’ 72 were [...]
The Independent (Free subscription) | yesterday
Andrew Strauss tells us that the South African origins of himself, Kevin Pietersen, Matt Prior and Jonathan Trott are "a non-issue" for England's cricketers. Which is fair enough, but you can bet your last rand that they won't be treated as a non-issue by the South Africans during the forthcoming series of five one-day internationals and four Test matches. If the South Africa captain, Graeme...
The Guardian (Free subscription) | 06/11/2009
England 294–7 v Diamond Eagles If there was a hint of discontent about Jonathan Trott appearing in an England shirt on South African soil it was not heard from the smattering of fans who sat on the grassy banks at the Bloemfontein Oval. Their main concern was what England's latest batting recruit was doing to the local bowlers as he struck a fluent 85 that suggested the South African public...
Line and Length (Free subscription) | 06/11/2009
It was a happy homecoming for Andrew Strauss and Jonathan Trott today. Playing the Diamond Eagles in Bloemfontein, the Joburg-born Strauss made 72 and the Capetonian Trott got 85 to delight their many friends and relations in the crowd. Matt...
France24 (Free subscription) | 06/11/2009
Captain Andrew Strauss hit one of three half-centuries as England made a solid start to their tour of South Africa, piling up 294 for seven in their 50-overs match against the Diamond Eagles franchise team in Bloemfontein on Friday. Strauss hit 72 and shared a second wicket stand of 123 with Jonathan Trott (85) as England took advantage of good batting conditions after being sent in to bat. Eoin Morgan...
The Guardian (Free subscription) | 06/11/2009
• England's sledger-in-chief ignores Graeme Smith's comments • Sajid Mahmood may make XI in place of Graham Onions England open their tour of South Africa today with a record against their hosts that has both sides scratching their heads. South Africa are relishing their position as the No1 Test side and they are no slouches at the one-day game, either, despite the odd lapse under pressure....
Times Online (Free subscription) | 06/11/2009
England’s one-day players will begin the serious business of the South Africa trip this afternoon after being given a clean slate by Andrew Strauss and Andy Flower.
The Cricket Blog (Free subscription) | 05/11/2009
England’s play their first match of their tour of South Africa tomorrow, against the Warriors, so let’s have a look at how the Three Lions may shape up. Now personally I would play this team for the first match: Andrew Strauss Joe Denly Jonathan Trott Paul Collingwood Eoin Morgan Matt Prior Luke Wright Stuart Broad Tim Bresnan Graeme Swann James Anderson This is the great thing about [...]...
Liverpool Echo.co.uk (Free subscription) | 05/11/2009
LUKE WRIGHT maintains that the England team will always be 100% behind their captain amid suggestions from Graeme Smith that opposite number Andrew Strauss acted out of character during their much-publicised Champions Trophy altercation in September.
CricFever (Free subscription) | 04/11/2009
London, Nov.4 (ANI): Former England skipper Michael Vaughan believes current captain Andrew Strauss should be rested for the tour of Bangladesh to give England the best chance of retaining the Ashes in Australia. Strauss flew out at the weekend for a tough tour of South Africa after a gruelling summer schedule, which included [...]
Sify (Free subscription) | 04/11/2009
London: Former England skipper Michael Vaughan believes current captain Andrew Strauss should be rested for the tour of Bangladesh to give England the best chance of retaining the Ashes in
IOL (Free subscription) | 04/11/2009
Graeme Smith, respected statesman of world cricket, poses a fascinating question: Will the real Andrew Strauss please stand up?
Liverpool Echo.co.uk (Free subscription) | 04/11/2009
MICHAEL VAUGHAN believes captain Andrew Strauss should be rested for the tour of Bangladesh to give England the best possible chance of retaining the Ashes in Australia.
icWales (Free subscription) | 04/11/2009
MICHAEL VAUGHAN believes captain Andrew Strauss should be rested for the tour of Bangladesh to give England the best possible chance of retaining the Ashes in Australia.
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