England director of cricket Strauss to 'step back' from duties

Cricket - England Test squad announcement for the tour of Australia - Kia Oval, London, Britain - September 27, 2017 ECB Director of Cricket Andrew Strauss speaks to the media during the announcement Action Images via Reuters/Paul Childs

LONDON (Reuters) - Former England captain Andrew Strauss is "stepping back" from his role as director of cricket while his wife is treated for cancer, the 41-year-old confirmed on Tuesday.

Strauss's wife Ruth was diagnosed in December and is entering a new period of more demanding treatment.