Australian cricket legend Shane Warne says that Andrew Strauss's decision to rest himself for England's series against Bangladesh is "disrespectful" to Test cricket.

Fellow batsman Alistair Cook will skipper the side during the six week tour after Strauss pulled out saying he felt jaded, an excuse that Warne feels is unacceptable.

"It's a lack of respect for Test cricket," said the Australian bowling legend.

"It's disappointing that the captain of England decides to have a rest from a Test series, I can't comprehend that."

Strauss said that he made the decision to ensure he was fit and fresh for a tough 18 months of international cricket which includes an Ashes series in Australia and a World Cup. The betting for both of these competitions indicates England face a tough task and their captain will need to be at the height of his powers.

Furthermore, Cook is seen as the natural successor to Strauss after captaining the most of the England youth sides, but he has struggled with his game in recent months.

However, Bangladesh is seen as the perfect place for him to score runs as the Tigers are not classed among the elite of the Test-playing nations. Cook will undoubtedly do a fine job and learn an immeasurable amount about the art of captaincy out there.

The sports betting suggests England should win comfortably, and surely now is the time to blood new players.

Indeed, with all the negativity surrounding Strauss' withdrawal, everyone has forgotten to talk about who will play instead of him during the series. The absence of the captain leaves a gap in the batting line-up and represents a fantastic opportunity for whoever is given the nod.

Most people's money is on Hampshire batsman Michael Carberry who was the third highest run scorer in the 2009 County Championship.

Carberry has long been tipped for the top after representing the Three Lions at youth levels but he has struggled to fulfil his early promise.

After an unimpressive start to his life as a first class cricketer he failed to secure a place at his home county, Kent.

However since his 2005 move to Hampshire, the left hander has gone from strength, starring for the England Lions and becoming an integral part of his county side.

Now 29, Carberry has matured immeasurably as a player and is ready to make the step up to full international level.