England have struggled to find a new opening partner for captain Alastair Cook since Strauss retired in 2012, with the likes of Nick Compton, Michael Carberry and Australian-born Sam Robson all tried and discarded.
Cook’s next partner appears to be one of Trott or Yorkshire’s Adam Lyth, who was the leading run-scorer in the top division of English county cricket last season.
“We’re lucky in one sense that we’re choosing between two very good players,†Cook was quoted as saying by cricket.com.au on Sunday.
“Ever since Straussy announced his retirement we haven’t quite found consistency in that position so whoever gets that chance gets the opportunity to try and nail that down.
“But we haven’t discussed that yet.â€
Cook’s next partner appears to be one of Trott or Yorkshire’s Adam Lyth, who was the leading run-scorer in the top division of English county cricket last season.
“We’re lucky in one sense that we’re choosing between two very good players,†Cook was quoted as saying by cricket.com.au on Sunday.
“Ever since Straussy announced his retirement we haven’t quite found consistency in that position so whoever gets that chance gets the opportunity to try and nail that down.
“But we haven’t discussed that yet.â€