Andrew Strauss 'blown away' by support as England squad take break from World Cup preparations to run in Ruth Strauss Foundation Family Mile Event was in memory of Ruth Strauss, who died in December 2018 of cancer England players turned up in force to support Andrew Strauss at run Former England captain was blown away but the turnout in Westminster 'For them to do this is special I hope none of them pulled a hamstring!', he said
By Press Association Reporter
Published: 23:13 BST, 26 May 2019 | Updated: 23:14 BST, 26 May 2019
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England's cricketers took a break from their World Cup preparations to take part in the Ruth Strauss Foundation Family Mile on Sunday.
Part of the wider Vitality Westminster Mile, the event is the first of its type organised by the charity to raise funds for the foundation.
Former England captain Andrew Strauss launched the foundation in March in memory of his wife Ruth, who died in December 2018 from a rare form of lung cancer at the age of 46.
Andrew Strauss said he was blown away by the turnout for the run on Sunday
The England squad for the World Cup joined Strauss at the start line for the event
Strauss was delighted to
