<p>Former England captain Andrew Strauss on Wednesday stepped down from his position as director of cricket.</p>

<p>Strauss will take up a more flexible role with the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB), reports say.</p>

<p>The 41-year-old has been replaced by Andy Flower, who will continue until the ECB announces a permanent replacement.</p>

<p>"After three-and-a-half incredible years with the ECB, I have taken the difficult decision to step down from my role as director of England cricket," Strauss said in a statement.</p>

<p>England host the 50-over World Cup next year as well as the Ashes series against Australia, and Strauss said his successor would play a vital role in that period.</p>

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<p>"Next year is potentially the most important the game has had in this country, with the World Cup on home soil and a home Ashes series, and we have an incredible opportunity to do something special," Strauss added.<br />
"It`s vital that the director of cricket can give consistent guidance and support to England Cricket through this period."</p>

<p>ECB chief executive officer Tom Harrison thanked Strauss for his contribution.</p>


Former England captain Andrew Strauss on Wednesday stepped down from his position as director of cricket. Strauss will take up a more flexible role with the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB), reports say.

Former England captain Andrew Strauss on Wednesday stepped down from his position as director of cricket. Strauss will take up a more flexible role with the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB), reports say. The 41-year-old has been replaced by Andy Flower, who will continue until the ECB announces a permanent replacement. "After three-and-a-half incredible years with the ECB, I have taken the difficult decision to step down from my role as director of England cricket," Strauss said in a statement. England host the 50-over World Cup next year as well as the Ashes series against Australia, and Strauss said his successor would play a vital role in that period. Andrew Strauss has stepped down as Director of England Crickethttps://t.co/FFd3PqdMTt pic.twitter.com/MK2cXGbarg — England Cricket (@englandcricket) October 3, 2018 × "Next year is potentially the most important the game has had in this country, with the World Cup on home soil and a home Ashes series, and we have an incredible opportunity to do something special," Strauss added. "It`s vital that the director of cricket can give consistent guidance and support to England Cricket through this period." ECB chief executive officer Tom Harrison thanked Strauss for his contribution.

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