England start again under Strauss

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Strauss, who leads England's tour to the Caribbean in just under a fortnight, is to be consulted with urgency by the England hierarchy with regard to the one-day captaincy.

No timescale was put upon his new tenure as Test captain - although England and Wales Cricket Board sources were hinting at it being a permanent appointment last night - shortly after it was confirmed Pietersen had stepped down.

It is not inconceivable that Strauss will be asked to front the one-day side as well, although he has not been in England's plans since the 2007 World Cup.

Another pressing matter is the coaching set-up for the West Indies trip and the backroom staff will be quizzed in the next 24 hours in a bid to form a temporary structure for the 10-week tour.

It is hoped a new coach will be appointed before the start of the English summer.

The public fall-out between Pietersen and Moores made a fresh start necessary and although the former officially stepped down early on Wednesday evening, it is understood an emergency board meeting on Tuesday night had already decided to start the Ashes year of 2009 with a clean slate.

Hugh Morris, England cricket managing director, confirmed Strauss' return to the leadership role for the four-Test series against West Indies as he read a brief statement at the Brit Oval.