Strauss the right man for ODIs too

Michael Atherton, writing in the Times, says that despite the debate surrounding Andrew Strauss's role in ODI cricket, he still remains the right man to lead England in the 50-over version. His captaincy, Atherton adds, has had much to do with England's resurgence over the last 12 months.

For the moment, Flower believes he is, although the nature of one-day cricket in England will not make this proposition an easy one to prove. There are 21 one-day internationals before the World Cup next year, 14 of them in England this summer, in conditions very different from those the team will face in the sub-continent.

Simon Hughes, in the Daily Telegraph, agrees. He adds that Strauss's adaptability in the batting order and his multiple roles make him that much more valuable.

England have raised the bar in limited-overs cricket with their World Twenty20 triumph, and Andrew Strauss has the challenge to ensure his team lifts its game in ODIs, writes Mike Selvey in the Guardian. Strauss' adaptability to the demands of the format will be one of the things to watch out for in the upcoming games, he adds.