Andrew Strauss missed out on the England captaincy but is now ready for the winter ahead after a break to refresh himself after a long summer. In his Sunday Telegraph column he talks about how important it is for England to build on their two late wins over Pakistan before heading Down Under.
The Ashes has always been the pinnacle of Test cricket as far as England's cricketers and supporters are concerned, and by the end of this winter we want one-day cricket to be viewed as equally important. As players we therefore have the responsibility to improve and perform in the Champions Trophy, the one-day series in Australia and the World Cup. And after plenty of difficulties in one-day cricket last summer I believe we have a much clearer vision of what we need to do, of our roles and the right frame of mind.
