ANDREW STRAUSS, the ECB director of cricket, stated prior to the tour to Bangladesh that any player declining to go would not compromise their position in the team.

This has come back to haunt him.

For Jos Buttler has proved to be a good captain, plays both white and red ball cricket for both county and country on a regular basis, sings the National Anthem with pride and was born in England.

Peter Rickaby, West Park, Selby