8 Facts About Andrew Strauss

1. In the third test match at Perth, Andrew Strauss won the toss and chose to bowl first.

2. In the accompanying ODI Series Andrew Strauss made 126 in the 2nd match of a 5 match series.

3. In the second innings Andrew Strauss scored 75, sharing a 128-run partnership with debutant Jonathan Trott to set Australia a target of 546.

4. On his domestic home ground, Andrew Strauss batted through the entire first day of the match for 161 runs, sharing an opening partnership of 196 with Alastair Cook.

5. In late 2007, Andrew Strauss was not included in the Test squad for the tour of Sri Lanka, and Michael Vaughan was selected to take his position as opening batsman.

6. In the final match, Andrew Strauss was called on to bowl a single over, conceding three runs.

7. In late August 2011, Andrew Strauss hit his highest first-class score of 241 not out against Leicestershire, beating his previous best of 177.

8. Born in Johannesburg, South Africa, Andrew Strauss moved to the UK at the age of six.