We've found our bite, says Andrew Strauss

Evening Standard

Animals have occupied more time than cricket for Andrew Strauss recently as he enjoys a well-earned - and rare - break from the sport with his family at his farm near Marlow.

England's Test captain has acquired a dog to complement the sheep given to him by Alastair Cook's girlfriend. But, in the six weeks since leading England to No1 in the Test rankings, he has thought long and hard about what the team must do to remain the top dogs of cricket. In the process, the 34-year-old has also banished thoughts of retirement which he had entertained at the beginning of the season.