article_snippet.sent: Michael Vaughan, Alec Stewart and Andrew Strauss are three former  captains bidding to lead England's reform after Paul Downton was sacked as managing director.
article_snippet.sent: All three achieved a great deal while playing for England and are well-respected figures within the game of cricket.
article_snippet.sent: Sportsmail takes a closer look at the trio battling to become the most powerful man in English cricket.
article_snippet.sent: PLAYERS HE LIKES: Has established a rapport at Surrey with the out-of-favour Kevin Pietersen —
article_snippet.sent: says English cricket needs to be bold.
article_snippet.sent: a particular favourite — Joe Root is next in line to replace Alastair Cook as Test captain.
highlights_snippet.sent: Three former captains in the frame to lead English cricket .
  
highlights_snippet.sent: Andrew Strauss is also well respected within the game of cricket .