Former captain Strauss expresses interest in ECB role

England's Andrew Strauss looks on during a news conference where he announced his retirement from professional cricket at Lord's Cricket Ground in London August 29, 2012. REUTERS/Philip Brown

LONDON (Reuters) - Former Ashes-winning captain Andrew Strauss has expressed his interest in the newly-created director of English cricket role for the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB).

Led by chief executive Tom Harrison and endorsed by incoming chairman Colin Graves the new leadership position is focussed on team performance in the wake of the disappointing performance at the recent World Cup.