Strauss stepped away from his main duties over the summer Dan Mullan/Getty ImagesAndrew Strauss has stepped down as director of England cricket after taking time out this summer to support his wife, who is being treated for cancer. Strauss is to stay with the ECB, taking on a more flexible role, and will work with Tom Harrison, the chief executive, to appoint a full-time successor. The former England opener announced in May that he was to take a “step back” from his duties to support his wife, Ruth, who had cancer diagnosed in December. “Taking time out this summer to support my wife and kids, as Ruth goes through treatment for cancer, has given me the chance to fully consider what’s right for England and what’s needed at home,” he said. “The role in cricket requires total…

Source: The Times October 03, 2018 11:03 UTC