Strauss interested in ECB role

London - 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 focused on team performance in the wake of the the disappointing performance at the recent World Cup.

"To anyone who is passionate about cricket, the allure of such a job is undeniable," Strauss wrote in the Sunday Times.