ANDREW STRAUSS, a former director of ECB, is one of England's greatest cricketers.
The former England captain was forced to face tragedy in 2018, when Ruth, his wife, died after a long battle with cancer.
In December 2018, Ruth Strauss succumbed to cancer.
Ruth Strauss was who?
Ruth McDonald is best known for being the wife of Andrew Strauss, former England cricket captain.
Before becoming a business executive, she was an actor from Australia.
She died tragically from rare lung cancer at 46 years old on December 29, 2018.
Andrew created the Ruth Strauss Foundation in her memory to support lung cancer research and provide support for patients and their families.
When did she marry Andrew Strauss
After Andrew Strauss had played in Sydney and Adelaide, Australia in his early career, the pair became acquainted.
They were married in October 2003 and had two children together - Sam (2005), and Luca (2008).
After three years of playing cricket, Andrew was appointed director of England cricket.
He resigned two years before Ruth's death to be able to spend more time with Ruth as she was undergoing treatment for cancer.
Ben Stokes led his team against South Africe red caps
Andrew Strauss (centre), was one of those who showed support for Ruth Strauss Foundation by wearing red.
Why was Andrew Strauss wearing red to Lord's?
After Ruth's death, Strauss sought out advice from Glenn McGrath, an ex-Australian cricketer. Strauss established the Ruth Strauss Foundation.
Its mission is to support patients and their families, as well as fund research into rare lung cancers.
McGrath is also widowed after the death of Jane in 2008. He started McGrath Foundation during Jane's treatment.
Both sides had special shirts with red numbers and red caps to support the charity.
The Jane McGrath Day is the name given to the third day at Sydney Cricket Ground's first Test in 2007. Many people dress up in pink.
Andrew Strauss wanted this to be replicated, and the Ruth Strauss Foundation Day was established at Lord's Cricket Ground on the second day. Many wore red to support the charity.
Both teams had players wearing commemorative shirts with the foundation's logo. They also had red caps and numbers. PS382,462 was raised that day.
The players wore red during England's three Test series with West Indies in summer 2020.
This tradition was continued in the England vs. India Test series and England vs. South Africa Test series, 2021 and 2022.
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