Leach was ruled out of the five-match series on Sunday due to a stress fracture in his back
Strauss said that with players of different nationalities and races now sharing dressing rooms more than ever, cricketers will have to be more guarded in what they say and do.
The Test will be England's first in Pakistan since 2005. International teams have largely steered clear since an attack by Islamist militants on the Sri Lankan team bus in Lahore in 2009 killed six policemen and two civilians.
England's Test team coach Brendon McCullum feels the cricketing landscape is changing quickly and the time is not far when several players will choose big money in T20 leagues across the world over playing for their respective countries.
England pulled off a memorable victory in fading light and barely 10 minutes before the close of play
'If all the pitches are like that I'm done in the Ashes series.'
His duel with India stalwart Virat Kohli will be an interesting sub-plot of the match.
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Potts, 23, dismissed New Zealand captain Kane Williamson for two to claim his first Test victim
England's 3-0 series sweep in Pakistan on Tuesday is further validation of their 'Bazball' approach
England all-rounder Sam Curran but said being in the same 'bracket' as someone like Ben Stokes and a few others like Cameron Green might affect his chances.
South Africa are not sure how they are going to deal with England's new aggressive approach to playing Test cricket with coach Mark Boucher saying on Monday they will adopt a wait-and-see attitude when the first match starts at Lord's on Wednesday.
Former skipper Root and Jonny Bairstow smashed unbeaten centuries against India to chase down 378 and win the tie.
England's all-rounder Chris Woakes desperately wants to be a part of the English side in the fourth Ashes Test starting from July 19 in Manchester.
The 39-year-old Anderson, as he has done on numerous occasions, opened the attack for England and once he delivered the first ball of the contest, the seasoned campaigner became the oldest player to do so since India's Lala Amarnath.
'He sees the big picture in everything, so I've no concerns that the skipper will be totally looked after. And I also believe that the Ashes is the script that the skipper is waiting to write, so he'll be sweet.'
Ahead of the Ashes, England fast bowler Ollie Robinson was confident that the hosts could clinch a comfortable win against the visitng Australian side.
Stokes said the victory 'blows away' his other memorable moments in an England shirt
As curtains dropped on the third day of the first Test against New Zealand, England strengthened their stranglehold with Stuart Broad ripping through the Kiwi top-order at the Bay Oval.
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Alongside old war horses James Anderson and Stuart Broad, Jofra Archer, Matthew Potts, Saqib Mahmood, Ollie Robinson, Sam Curran and Olly Stone are also likely to fight for a place in the team for the Ashes, which will begin with the first Test at Edgbaston on June 16.
It will be Anderson's 10th Ashes campaign and Broad said he was still champing at the bit to get going.
England have won all four Tests since the new head coach took over last month.
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IMAGES from the tour match played between Australia A and India at the SCG in Sydney on Sunday.
'One of my big strengths has been adapting on the go, understanding what they are trying to do and solving the problem out there in the middle.'
'Playing for India was my dream and when I get tired, I always remind myself of this. That's where the smile is from.'
McCullum, who is currently in charge of Indian Premier League side Kolkata Knight Riders, was keen on taking the job
England were 7-1 at stumps with Ben Duckett (4) and Ollie Pope (3) batting together
England coach Brendon McCullum said his side's aggressive performances in their 3-0 series win over New Zealand set the alarm bells ringing around world cricket and that there would be no change of approach against India in their rearranged Test.
Images from Day 1 of the first Test between England and New Zealand at Lord's on Thursday, June 2, 2022.
Marnus Labuschagne said Australia, especially the pacers, did not even bring their "B Game" in the win against England in the Ashes opener.
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Brendon McCullum wants James Anderson and Stuart Broad to be in his Ashes squad
Mitchell Starc keeps away from T20 leagues around the world, including the IPL, despite the handsome money on offer as he wants to be at his best playing for Australia.
With the Ashes set to get underway, Australian players reflected on the prestigious series and their aim for the upcoming tournament.
Stokes is also among the Test Cricket of the Year nominees alongside compatriot Jonny Bairstow, Australia opener Usman Khawaja and South Africa speedster Kagiso Rabada.
India have recalled Ajinkya Rahane to reinforce their batting line-up, which will have to be at its best to negate the Australian attack.
England players were in demand as batter Harry Brook earned a Rs 13.25 crore winning from Sunrisers Hyderabad.
The two-match series ended in a 1-1 draw, with England having won the first Test in Mount Maunganui by 267 runs.
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