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Daily Mirror
5 days ago
- Sport
- Daily Mirror
Sir Andrew Strauss has Ashes warning for England after 'Red for Ruth' day
The last England captain to conquer Australia in Ashes combat Down Under believes Ben Stokes has the batting firepower to repeat his triumph of 2010-11, but taking 20 wickets regularly remains a concern Ashes legend Sir Andrew Strauss says 'giving the Aussies a good stuffing' remains top of his genie wish list - but warned England's bowlers have much to prove this winter. Strauss was the last England captain to capture the urn Down Under in 2010-11, since when they have failed to win a single Test out of the last 15 in Australia. As Lord's turned 'Red for Ruth' in memory of his late wife, raising funds for the Ruth Strauss Foundation, Lord Brocket admitted England's attack was not yet Ashes oven-ready. He is satisfied that Ben Stokes has enough heavy artillery at his disposal with the bat, but Strauss admitted there is a 'question mark' against the bowling. The man who led England to No.1 in the Test rankings from 2010-12 said: "I don't think Ben needs to worry about where he sits in the pantheon of England cricketers - he's already done so many extraordinary things as a player and a captain. But if you want to win in Australia you need are momentum, confidence and a very stable team. 'These Tests against India will determine the mood in the camp heading to Australia, but the bowling has been exposed on some very flat tracks in good weather so far this season. That will be one question mark he's still scratching his head can we take 20 wickets? 'The batting is very dangerous. They grab the bull by the horns and have a lot of batters who can hurt you, but there are familiar concerns and issues around the bowling.' In the seventh 'Red for Ruth' event at Lord's, England players wore red numbers and lettering memory of Mrs Strauss, who died of non-smoking lung cancer in 2018. The Ruth Strauss Foundation has raised £4million over the years, supporting more than 5,000 families facing terminal cancer diagnosis and training more than 1,300 healthcare professionals. By stumps on Friday, Red for Ruth funds had been topped up by more than £300,000. Strauss said: "It's always humbling to see Lord's resplendent in red, it's an incredible showcase and we never take it for granted.' Red for Ruth day at Lord's mirrors other charitable dates on the cricket calendar. The Sydney Test in Australia now features a Pink Day in memory of fast bowling great Glenn McGrath's late wife Jane, while Edgbaston has a 'Blue for Bob' fixture annually to honour former England legend Bob Willis. As well as being a much-missed wife and mother to her two sons, Sam and Luca, Mrs Strauss was an extremely nice lady who was supportive of travelling media on long tours, readily acknowledging that players and hacks go through the same trials of separation and angst. Strauss led England to No.1 in the world Test rankings, including a 3-1 win in Australia 15 years ago.
Glasgow Times
6 days ago
- Sport
- Glasgow Times
England bowling remains a question mark
The former England captain will help turn Lord's 'Red for Ruth' on Friday, raising funds and awareness for his Ruth Strauss Foundation, and will be paying a close eye on how the team shapes up on day two against India. And while he is content that Ben Stokes' side have the batting depth to compete with the best in the world, uncertainty remains with the ball after seeing India rack up big runs at Headingley (471 and 364) and Edgbaston (587 and 427 for six declared). England's bowlers have toiled for long spells against India (Martin Rickett/PA) Strauss was the last England captain to win the urn Down Under but hopes Stokes can pick up the baton this winter. 'I don't think Ben needs to worry about where he sits in the pantheon of England cricketers, he's already done so many extraordinary things as a player and a captain,' he said. 'But if you want to win in Australia the number one things you need are momentum, confidence and a very stable team. These Tests against India will determine the mood in the camp heading to Australia. 'You need to have a complete team who can win in all competitions and the bowling has been exposed on some very flat tracks in good weather so far this season. That will be one question mark he's still scratching his head around…how can we take 20 wickets? 'They have sharpened up one or two elements overall and their batting is very dangerous. They grab the bull by the horns and have a lot of batters who can hurt you but there are familiar concerns and issues around the bowling.' Friday marks the seventh 'Red for Ruth' event at the home of cricket, in honour of Strauss' late wife, who died of non-smoking lung cancer in 2018. Coming to the Home of Cricket tomorrow? Lord's will be transformed into a sea of red as the cricketing world unites for the seventh annual #RedforRuth day. — Lord's Cricket Ground (@HomeOfCricket) July 10, 2025 The foundation has attracted donations of over £4million over the years, supporting more than 5,000 families facing an incurable cancer diagnosis and offering training to more than 1,300 healthcare professionals. A new school education programme is also being launched, featuring a Minecraft educational game. 'I'm very proud to see what the foundation has done over the last six years and we couldn't have done it without the support of the cricket community,' he said. 'It's always humbling to see Lord's resplendent in red, it's an incredible showcase and we never take it for granted. 'The impact we've made in the past six years is extraordinary, and a huge part of it is down to the generosity of the cricketing community and the public. With the schools programme now in place, we're ensuring that families feel supported not just at home or in healthcare settings, but in schools too.'
Rhyl Journal
6 days ago
- Sport
- Rhyl Journal
England bowling remains a question mark
The former England captain will help turn Lord's 'Red for Ruth' on Friday, raising funds and awareness for his Ruth Strauss Foundation, and will be paying a close eye on how the team shapes up on day two against India. And while he is content that Ben Stokes' side have the batting depth to compete with the best in the world, uncertainty remains with the ball after seeing India rack up big runs at Headingley (471 and 364) and Edgbaston (587 and 427 for six declared). Strauss was the last England captain to win the urn Down Under but hopes Stokes can pick up the baton this winter. 'I don't think Ben needs to worry about where he sits in the pantheon of England cricketers, he's already done so many extraordinary things as a player and a captain,' he said. 'But if you want to win in Australia the number one things you need are momentum, confidence and a very stable team. These Tests against India will determine the mood in the camp heading to Australia. 'You need to have a complete team who can win in all competitions and the bowling has been exposed on some very flat tracks in good weather so far this season. That will be one question mark he's still scratching his head around…how can we take 20 wickets? 'They have sharpened up one or two elements overall and their batting is very dangerous. They grab the bull by the horns and have a lot of batters who can hurt you but there are familiar concerns and issues around the bowling.' Friday marks the seventh 'Red for Ruth' event at the home of cricket, in honour of Strauss' late wife, who died of non-smoking lung cancer in 2018. Coming to the Home of Cricket tomorrow? Lord's will be transformed into a sea of red as the cricketing world unites for the seventh annual #RedforRuth day. — Lord's Cricket Ground (@HomeOfCricket) July 10, 2025 The foundation has attracted donations of over £4million over the years, supporting more than 5,000 families facing an incurable cancer diagnosis and offering training to more than 1,300 healthcare professionals. A new school education programme is also being launched, featuring a Minecraft educational game. 'I'm very proud to see what the foundation has done over the last six years and we couldn't have done it without the support of the cricket community,' he said. 'It's always humbling to see Lord's resplendent in red, it's an incredible showcase and we never take it for granted. 'The impact we've made in the past six years is extraordinary, and a huge part of it is down to the generosity of the cricketing community and the public. With the schools programme now in place, we're ensuring that families feel supported not just at home or in healthcare settings, but in schools too.'
North Wales Chronicle
6 days ago
- Sport
- North Wales Chronicle
England bowling remains a question mark
The former England captain will help turn Lord's 'Red for Ruth' on Friday, raising funds and awareness for his Ruth Strauss Foundation, and will be paying a close eye on how the team shapes up on day two against India. And while he is content that Ben Stokes' side have the batting depth to compete with the best in the world, uncertainty remains with the ball after seeing India rack up big runs at Headingley (471 and 364) and Edgbaston (587 and 427 for six declared). Strauss was the last England captain to win the urn Down Under but hopes Stokes can pick up the baton this winter. 'I don't think Ben needs to worry about where he sits in the pantheon of England cricketers, he's already done so many extraordinary things as a player and a captain,' he said. 'But if you want to win in Australia the number one things you need are momentum, confidence and a very stable team. These Tests against India will determine the mood in the camp heading to Australia. 'You need to have a complete team who can win in all competitions and the bowling has been exposed on some very flat tracks in good weather so far this season. That will be one question mark he's still scratching his head around…how can we take 20 wickets? 'They have sharpened up one or two elements overall and their batting is very dangerous. They grab the bull by the horns and have a lot of batters who can hurt you but there are familiar concerns and issues around the bowling.' Friday marks the seventh 'Red for Ruth' event at the home of cricket, in honour of Strauss' late wife, who died of non-smoking lung cancer in 2018. Coming to the Home of Cricket tomorrow? Lord's will be transformed into a sea of red as the cricketing world unites for the seventh annual #RedforRuth day. — Lord's Cricket Ground (@HomeOfCricket) July 10, 2025 The foundation has attracted donations of over £4million over the years, supporting more than 5,000 families facing an incurable cancer diagnosis and offering training to more than 1,300 healthcare professionals. A new school education programme is also being launched, featuring a Minecraft educational game. 'I'm very proud to see what the foundation has done over the last six years and we couldn't have done it without the support of the cricket community,' he said. 'It's always humbling to see Lord's resplendent in red, it's an incredible showcase and we never take it for granted. 'The impact we've made in the past six years is extraordinary, and a huge part of it is down to the generosity of the cricketing community and the public. With the schools programme now in place, we're ensuring that families feel supported not just at home or in healthcare settings, but in schools too.'
Leader Live
6 days ago
- Sport
- Leader Live
England bowling remains a question mark
The former England captain will help turn Lord's 'Red for Ruth' on Friday, raising funds and awareness for his Ruth Strauss Foundation, and will be paying a close eye on how the team shapes up on day two against India. And while he is content that Ben Stokes' side have the batting depth to compete with the best in the world, uncertainty remains with the ball after seeing India rack up big runs at Headingley (471 and 364) and Edgbaston (587 and 427 for six declared). Strauss was the last England captain to win the urn Down Under but hopes Stokes can pick up the baton this winter. 'I don't think Ben needs to worry about where he sits in the pantheon of England cricketers, he's already done so many extraordinary things as a player and a captain,' he said. 'But if you want to win in Australia the number one things you need are momentum, confidence and a very stable team. These Tests against India will determine the mood in the camp heading to Australia. 'You need to have a complete team who can win in all competitions and the bowling has been exposed on some very flat tracks in good weather so far this season. That will be one question mark he's still scratching his head around…how can we take 20 wickets? 'They have sharpened up one or two elements overall and their batting is very dangerous. They grab the bull by the horns and have a lot of batters who can hurt you but there are familiar concerns and issues around the bowling.' Friday marks the seventh 'Red for Ruth' event at the home of cricket, in honour of Strauss' late wife, who died of non-smoking lung cancer in 2018. Coming to the Home of Cricket tomorrow? Lord's will be transformed into a sea of red as the cricketing world unites for the seventh annual #RedforRuth day. — Lord's Cricket Ground (@HomeOfCricket) July 10, 2025 The foundation has attracted donations of over £4million over the years, supporting more than 5,000 families facing an incurable cancer diagnosis and offering training to more than 1,300 healthcare professionals. A new school education programme is also being launched, featuring a Minecraft educational game. 'I'm very proud to see what the foundation has done over the last six years and we couldn't have done it without the support of the cricket community,' he said. 'It's always humbling to see Lord's resplendent in red, it's an incredible showcase and we never take it for granted. 'The impact we've made in the past six years is extraordinary, and a huge part of it is down to the generosity of the cricketing community and the public. With the schools programme now in place, we're ensuring that families feel supported not just at home or in healthcare settings, but in schools too.'
