Strauss happy to lead by example

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England begin the second day on 301 for three after Strauss' fourth hundred in charge, a rollicking 142, made good of winning the toss at Kensington Oval.

Strauss said: "It is important as captain to lead by example and I suppose if you want a team to play in a positive way then you show you are able to do that yourself," said Strauss. "I am fortunate at the moment that I am feeling in good form and that makes it easier to go out and be positive."

Already without key all-rounder Andrew Flintoff for this match, due to a hip injury, the tourists may well have to strive to overturn their 1-0 deficit without him completely.

An announcement on his progress is expected on Friday, with a return to the UK for rehabilitation a distinct possibility.

However, England have started in a manner which suggests they can win an 11th match without their talismanic all-rounder since the 2005 Ashes.

Strauss added: "The last couple of wickets we've played on, the ball has come onto the bat pretty well.

"After seven or eight overs it became apparent that the percentages were slightly in our favour.

"In those circumstances it is important to be positive and take the game to the opposition.

"You get a rhythm to your batting on any given day and certainly I felt that continuing to be positive was the best way for me to go in this instance."