

Sir Andrew Strauss feels James Anderson would be worthy recipient of knighthood
The 41-year-old is preparing to retire this week as England’s record wicket-taker and most capped player.

On this day in 2006: Andrew Strauss takes over England ODI captaincy
Strauss replaced Andrew Flintoff for the summer.

In pictures: James Anderson’s remarkable England career
The 41-year-old is England’s all-time leading Test wicket-taker.

On this day in 2011: Alastair Cook named as England’s ODI captain
Cook replaced his Test-match opening partner Andrew Strauss, who retired from the format.

On This Day in 2009: Andrew Strauss named captain for whole West Indies tour
Kevin Pietersen resigned and coach Peter Moores was sacked.
