There have been rumours, which began while England were still in the World Cup, about the future of Andrew Strauss — England’s current Test and One-day International (ODI) captain — in the 50-over game.
England were knocked out by Sri Lanka in the quarter-finals and Andy Flower, the England team director, has admitted brief discussions with Strauss over the captain’s future in ODIs.
“There is never an ideal time to take over,” Cook told the Daily Telegraph.
“I know that. But I like challenging myself and if the opportunity arises in the near future I would like to try it but if selection goes the other way and they choose another captain if Straussy retires then so be it.”
Strauss is currently on a six-week break from all cricket until Middlesex’s tour match against Sri Lanka on May 16.
“Since the World Cup people have been asking me this question,” Cook said. “At the moment Andrew Strauss is England captain. I don’t crave seeing him giving it up. I would love the opportunity to be captain if it comes off but if it doesn’t come up then so be it.” Cook’s first full series as captain was during England’s tour of Bangladesh in early 2010, when Strauss was given a break by the selectors ahead of the English season.
He captained England in three ODIs and two Tests on that series and said that tour was a “massive learning curve” for him.
“The pressure was to win every game in Bangladesh and we did that. You can only be judged on your results and the players did like me as captain,” he added.
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