He and wife Ruth welcomed son Samuel David Strauss in late 2005.
Educated at Radley College and Durham University.
Wife Ruth is an Australian actress.
He was awarded the MBE (Member of the Order of the British Empire) in the 2006 Queen's New Years Honours List for his services to Cricket.
Son Luca Strauss was born in July 2008.
He was awarded the OBE (Officer of the Order of the British Empire) in the 2011 Queen's Birthday Honours List for his services to Cricket. He is the England Captain of the Cricket team.