Andrew Strauss  bow out  from International Cricket

England skipper Andrew Strauss retired from international cricket August 29, 2012. England cricket team has been in news for wrong reasons for quite a while now, since Kevin Pietersen's retirement, following his desire to play World T20 and the text messages row that damaged his relationship with the team members and the Board.
After his team lost to South Africa 0-2 in the home series as Graeme Smith's men became the No 1 Test side in the World.
Strauss who led his side in 50 Tests, played his 100th Test against South Africa at Lords as England witnessed a humiliating 0-2 defeat to give up their No 1 position as South Africa became World's No 1 Test team.
Strauss said, thanked all the coaches and support staff, Middlesex and England team mates for helping him during his international stint spanning 10 years. Strauss said he was very fortunate to play in an era which saw some greatest moments in the history of England cricket.
"There are too many people who have helped me on this incredible journey to mention them all by name, but I would like to thank all the Middlesex and England players I have played alongside, as well as the phenomenal coaches and support staff with whom I have been fortunate enough to work."