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Sir Andrew Strauss was the archetypical England captain – and also one of their most successful ones, guiding England to the top of the world rankings for the first time in 31 years. Among his three Ashes wins was a win on Australian soil, for the first time since 1986.

He was called up for his first Test in the senior team in 2004 against New Zealand. Only one year later he became the only English batsman to score two centuries in his first Ashes victory – he was named as Wisden Cricketer of the Year as a result. He was appointed captain in 2009 and joined a select group of players who have won the Ashes at home and abroad.

Andrew announced his retirement from all forms of professional cricket in August 2012. Since retiring, he has become a popular broadcaster for Sky Sports, and a columnist for The Sunday Times. He has also published a number of books, including:

– Andrew Strauss: Coming Into Play: My Life in Test Cricket (2006)

– Testing Times: In Pursuit of the Ashes (2009)

– Andrew Strauss: Winning the Ashes Down Under (2011)

– Driving Ambition: My Autobiography (2013)

He spent three years as the ECB’s Director of Cricket and was a key figure in England’s transformation into a world-beating one-day-international side. He is currently an Executive Chair for TTB Sport Capital, and the Managing Director of Mindflick, a performance psychometric organisation.

Sir Andrew Strauss | Speaking

Andrew is now a popular keynote and after-dinner speaker. Celebrated for his sporting achievements, he draws on his leadership experience, delivering insights on building trust, managing high-pressure environments, and creating winning cultures. His talks focus on elite sport, cricket, creating a winning culture, strategic change, resilience, peak performance, and teamwork.

Sir Andrew Strauss | Charity

Andrew is a keen supporter of a number of charities, including Chance to Shine and The Lord’s Taverners. He is the founder and key driver for the Ruth Strauss Foundation in memory of his late wife, aiming to raise awareness of non-smoking-related lung cancer.