Sir Andrew Strauss would not be surprised to see Andy Flower secure a high-profile coaching role in the future and hopes he remains involved in English cricket.

The duo were central to England winning the 2010-11 Ashes in Australia and becoming the number one Test side in the world a year later.

However, the England and Wales Cricket Board confirmed last month Flower would bring his 12-year spell with the ECB to an end after time as England assistant coach and head coach, plus a lengthy period as coach of the England Lions.

Strauss told the PA news agency: "Andy was by far the best coach I ever worked with, a great man and had incredible success with the England cricket team.

"We certainly haven't seen the end of Andy Flower yet. I would not be at all surprised if we saw him in a high-profile coaching role again.

Over £550,000 was raised for the Ruth Strauss Foundation and the ground was a sea of red as the cricket world paid tribute to Ruth Strauss, who died in December.

With Virgin Money Giving a key support, the former Middlesex opener is hoping the charity will continue to go from strength to strength.

"Starting the Ruth Strauss Foundation was a big thing to do quite shortly after my wife passed away with a rare form of lung cancer," Strauss said.

"You kind of always think about how can I make something positive come out of the situation?

"To see Lord's really embrace the concept and the ECB help make it happen and so many people dressed in red was incredibly emotional for me and the boys."

To find out more, or donate, please visit www.ruthstraussfoundation.com