Stuart Broad trusts Andrew Strauss to make right decision on England captaincy
Saturday 11 February 2017 10:15, UK
Stuart Broad says he trusts England's director of cricket, Andrew Strauss, to make the right decision on the country's next Test captain.
Alastair Cook resigned as captain on Monday and the ECB will announce his replacement before the one-day international tour of the West Indies later this month.
Broad, speaking to Sky Sports News HQ on collecting his MBE, called Cook, one of the best ever captains but wouldn't confirm if he was in the running to replace him.
"That's a decision for Strauss, James Whittaker and the selectors," said Broad. "The great thing about the next Test match not being till July against South Africa, is there is no real rush to make the decision.
"I thought Cooky was very wise to take his time and not make an emotional decision. But the selfless man he is, he decided this team maybe needed a new man, a new energy, a new direction.
"He will go down as one of England's most successful ever captains, with two Ashes series wins behind him, plus winning away in India and South Africa.
"A fantastic man to play under and hopefully we can still play a lot more together.
"I've played for England a long time now - over 10 years - and so as a senior player, I think it's important when you make big decisions about the team moving forward, you are consulted.
"Andrew is probably one of the best decision-makers I've ever played with when he was captain, and now he has moved in at the top of English cricket. I'm sure he will consider all options and make a very sensible and good decision for the team."
