Strauss could quit captaincy - reports

Andrew Strauss could have played his last Test as England captain © Getty Images

Andrew Strauss could be set to resign as England's Test captain on Wednesday, according to reports in the English media. Late on Tuesday night, the ECB announced that Hugh Morris, the managing director of the England team, would hold a press conference at Lord's at noon on Wednesday.

The subject of the media conference was not confirmed by the ECB, but several English newspapers reported Strauss was likely to step down. Strauss took a break following the Test series against South Africa and was expected to return for Middlesex this week for their Championship match against Worcestershire. He, however, withdrew from the side to extend his family holiday.

Strauss, 35, played his hundredth Test at Lord's against South Africa and after the loss he said he still had "a lot of desire" but did not categorically declare his intention to continue leading the side. Strauss said at the time he was keen to take a break and then discuss the future with the coach Andy Flower.

The South African series was a difficult one for Strauss, who not only had to deal with the ongoing Kevin Pietersen saga but also his own struggle for runs - his best score during the three Tests was 37. If he was to resign, the most likely scenario would be that Alastair Cook would take over the Test captaincy in addition to his duties as ODI captain.

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