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Michael Vaughan

Vaughan in 2010
Personal information
Full name	Michael Paul Vaughan
Born	(1974-10-29) 29 October 1974 (age 50) Eccles, Greater Manchester, England
Nickname	Frankie, Virgil
Height	6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Batting	Right-handed
Bowling	Right-arm off-break
Role	Batsman
Relations	Archie Vaughan (son)
International information
National side	England (1999–2008)
Test debut (cap 600)	25 November 1999 v South Africa
Last Test	30 July 2008 v South Africa
ODI debut (cap 161)	23 March 2001 v Sri Lanka
Last ODI	21 April 2007 v West Indies
ODI shirt no.	99
T20I debut (cap 11)	13 June 2005 v Australia
Last T20I	9 January 2007 v Australia
T20I shirt no.	99
Domestic team information
Years	Team
1993–2009	Yorkshire (squad no. 7)
Career statistics
Competition Tests ODI FC LA Matches 82 86 268 282 Runs scored 5,719 1,982 16,295 7,238 Batting average 41.44 27.15 36.95 29.18 100s/50s 18/18 0/16 42/68 3/46 Top score 197 90* 197 125* Balls bowled 978 796 9,342 3,381 Wickets 6 16 114 78 Bowling average 93.50 40.56 46.00 33.38 5 wickets in innings 0 0 0 0 10 wickets in match 0 0 0 0 Best bowling 2/71 4/22 4/39 4/22 Catches/stumpings 44/– 25/– 118/– 88/–
Medal record Men's Cricket Representing  England Champions Trophy Runner-up 2004 England
Source: ESPNcricinfo, 18 September 2017

Michael Paul Vaughan (born 29 October 1974) is a famous English cricket commentator and former cricket player. He played in all types of cricket games. He was the captain for the England Test team from 2003 to 2008. He also led the one-day international team from 2003 to 2007. Michael was the first captain for England's Twenty20 team, from 2005 to 2007. He played for Yorkshire in England.

Vaughan was a right-handed opening batter. He formed a great partnership with Marcus Trescothick for England. He was considered one of the best batters in the world after the 2002/03 Ashes series. In that series, he scored 633 runs, including three centuries (scores of 100 or more).

Michael Vaughan captained England in 51 Test matches. He won 26 of these matches, which was a national record at the time. The biggest moment of his captaincy was winning the 2005 Ashes series 2–1. This was England's first Ashes victory in 18 years. Later in his career, injuries and the pressure of being captain affected his batting. He retired from professional cricket on 30 June 2009.

Early Life and Cricket Beginnings

Michael Paul Vaughan was born in Eccles, Greater Manchester, England. His parents are Graham and Dee Vaughan. His family moved to Sheffield when he was nine years old.

Michael's father played cricket, and his older brother David got him into the game. Michael loved football too, but his knees weren't strong enough for it. He has always been a fan of Sheffield Wednesday F.C..

He started playing cricket for his school team. There, he was noticed by Doug Padgett, who was a coach for Yorkshire. Michael also played club cricket for Sheffield Collegiate Cricket Club.

Personal Life

Michael Vaughan married Nichola Shannon on 27 September 2003. They have three children together.

In 2012, Vaughan had the honor of carrying the Olympic Torch. He carried it through Hillingdon for the London Olympic Games. Michael is also a second cousin of actress Catherine Tyldesley. She is known for her role in the TV show Coronation Street.

Playing for Yorkshire

When Michael was a child, he watched Yorkshire play cricket in Sheffield. During a break, he was playing on the field with friends. The Yorkshire coach, Doug Padgett, saw him and asked him to join the county team.

At that time, Yorkshire only picked players born in Yorkshire. Michael was born in Eccles, Greater Manchester. Years later, this rule was changed. Doug Padgett then offered Michael a spot at the Yorkshire academy.

International Cricket Career

Starting His International Journey (1993–2003)

Vaughan started playing professional cricket at age 17. He was a batsman and sometimes bowled off spin. He captained the England Under-19 cricket team in 1993 and 1994.

He played his first Test match for England in South Africa in November 1999. He was the 600th player to represent England in Test cricket. In his first innings, England was in a tough spot, but he scored a calm 33 runs.

In May 2001, he scored his first Test century against Pakistan. In December 2001, he was given out for "handled the ball". This means he touched the ball with his hand on purpose, which is against the rules.

In 2002, Vaughan scored 900 runs in seven Tests against Sri Lanka and India. He scored 197 against India, his highest score at the time. He also took 3 wickets in that game, including the famous Sachin Tendulkar.

Later in 2002, England played in Australia for the 2002–03 Ashes series. This series was a big turning point for Vaughan. He scored 177 in one match and an exciting 145 in another. In the final match, he scored 183 runs, helping England win.

He was the first visiting batsman in 32 years to score over 600 runs in an Ashes series in Australia. He also became the first Englishman since Chris Broad to score three centuries in an Ashes series against Australia. In 2002, he scored 1,481 Test runs, which was the second highest for a calendar year in Test history at that time. This amazing performance made Vaughan the number one batsman in the world. He was the first Englishman to achieve this since Graham Gooch.

Becoming England Captain

Vaughan's batting in one-day games was not as strong as in Tests. He never scored a century in a One Day International (ODI). His highest ODI score was 90 not out.

Despite this, on 6 May 2003, Vaughan became the captain of England's One Day International team. Then, in July, he also took over as captain of the Test team from Nasser Hussain. He became Test captain on 28 July 2003, after scoring 156 runs in a match against South Africa.

At first, the pressure of captaincy affected his batting. However, under Vaughan's leadership, the England team became very successful. He continued the good work started by coach Duncan Fletcher and former captain Nasser Hussain.

In 2004, England had an amazing year. They won eleven matches and drew two, including a record eight wins in a row. They beat the West Indies away from home for the first time since 1968. They also won all seven home Tests against New Zealand and the West Indies.

The Famous Ashes Victory (2005)

The 2005 home season was a huge moment for English cricket. England easily beat Bangladesh, then faced Australia for the Ashes.

In the first Test, England lost easily. Vaughan's batting form was not good. But he worked hard and returned to play for Yorkshire, scoring 116 not out. He then led England to a very close two-run victory in the second Test, leveling the series.

In the third Test, Vaughan was under a lot of pressure. But he scored 166 runs, even with a bit of luck. He was almost out on 41, but the wicketkeeper dropped the ball. Then, he was bowled by Glenn McGrath, but it was a no-ball (the bowler stepped over the line). Vaughan went on to score a brilliant century.

England won the fourth Test by three wickets. In the fifth and final Test, the match ended in a draw. This meant England won the Ashes for the first time since 1986–87!

The England team was celebrated by many people. Tens of thousands lined the streets of London for their parade. Vaughan was given the "freedom of his home city" of Sheffield. He also received an OBE award for his successful captaincy. The rest of the team received MBEs.

Battling Injuries

Vaughan at Bristol County Ground (2005)

After the Ashes win, Vaughan faced many injuries, especially to his knee. He missed most of the 2006 season. He was also unable to play in the 2006/07 Ashes series in Australia, which England lost badly.

In January 2007, Vaughan returned to international cricket. He captained England in a Twenty20 match against Australia. He also led England in some One Day Internationals, but a torn hamstring forced him to miss more games.

Despite his injuries, Vaughan was chosen as captain for the 2007 Cricket World Cup in the Caribbean. England did not perform well in the tournament. Vaughan admitted it was a "very sad day for English cricket."

Later Career and Retirement

After the World Cup, Vaughan worked to regain his form. In May 2007, he scored 103 runs in a Test match against the West Indies. This was his first Test century in 18 months. When England won the third Test, Vaughan broke a record. He became the England captain with the most Test victories, with 21 wins.

However, his form continued to be inconsistent. In 2008, he struggled in a series against South Africa. After England lost the series, Vaughan decided to step down as England captain. He had been in charge for five years.

A graph showing Michael Vaughan's Test match batting career. The red bars show runs scored in each innings, and the blue line shows his average over the last ten innings.

Vaughan continued to play for Yorkshire in 2009. But his poor form meant he could not get back into the national team. On 30 June 2009, Vaughan announced his retirement from all cricket. He made the announcement at Edgbaston Cricket Ground. He joked that his three-year-old son, Archie, had bowled him out, which was a sign it was "time to move over!"

Since retiring, Vaughan has been involved in many things. He works in broadcasting and has business interests, including a gym. He also has an art company where he creates paintings by hitting cricket balls at a wall.

Broadcasting Career

After retiring from playing, Michael Vaughan became a cricket commentator. In 2009, he joined Test Match Special as an expert. He also became a commentator for Channel Five's cricket highlights show.

Vaughan has appeared on various TV and radio shows. In 2012, he won an award for his BBC Radio 5 Live program called "Depression in Cricket." This show featured interviews with cricketers about mental health.

In 2012, Vaughan was also a contestant on the TV show Strictly Come Dancing. He has also worked as a golf interviewer for the BBC. He continues to work as an expert commentator for cricket coverage, including for Fox Sports Australia.

Awards and Recognition

Michael Vaughan has received many awards for his cricket career:

• In 2003, he was chosen as one of the Wisden Cricketers of the Year. He was also the first cricketer to be on the cover of the famous cricket book, Wisden.
• In August 2005, Sheffield Hallam University gave him an honorary doctorate.
• In September 2005, he received the Freedom of the City of Sheffield for leading England to the Ashes victory.
• In December 2005, the England cricket team won the BBC Sports Personality of the Year Team Award. Vaughan was nominated for the individual award.
• On 31 December 2005, Vaughan received an OBE from the Queen. The rest of the Ashes-winning team received MBEs.
• He was nominated for Captain of the Year at the 2006 ICC Awards.
• In 2007, Vaughan was named in the Test Team of the Year at the ICC Awards.

Books by Michael Vaughan

Vaughan has written three books about his cricket career:

• A Year in the Sun: The Captain's Story
• Calling The Shots
• Time To Declare

His first book, A Year in the Sun, talks about his amazing year in 2002–03 when he was one of the best Test batsmen. It also covers his early experiences as an England player.

Calling The Shots was released in 2005. It describes how he managed the team as captain. It also talks about his disagreements with South African captain Graeme Smith.

His final book, Time To Declare, came out after he retired in 2009. This book covers his whole career, from playing for Yorkshire to becoming England's most successful captain. It also discusses the injuries that ended his playing days. He shares his thoughts on other players, coaches, and the state of cricket.

International Centuries

Test Centuries

Test centuries of Michael Vaughan
No	Runs	Match	Against	City/Country	Venue	Start date	Result
[1]	120	11	Pakistan	Manchester, England	Old Trafford Cricket Ground	31 May 2001	Lost
[2]	115	17	Sri Lanka	London, England	Lord's	16 May 2002	Drawn
[3]	100	20	India	London, England	Lord's	25 July 2002	Won
[4]	197	21	India	Nottingham, England	Trent Bridge	8 August 2002	Drawn
[5]	195	23	India	London, England	The Oval	5 September 2002	Drawn
[6]	177	25	Australia	Adelaide, Australia	Adelaide Oval	21 November 2002	Lost
[7]	145	27	Australia	Melbourne, Australia	Melbourne Cricket Ground	26 December 2002	Lost
[8]	183	28	Australia	Sydney, Australia	Sydney Cricket Ground	2 January 2003	Won
[9]	156	31	South Africa	Birmingham, England	Edgbaston Cricket Ground	24 July 2003	Drawn
[10]	105	39	Sri Lanka	Kandy, Sri Lanka	Asgiriya Stadium	10 December 2003	Drawn
[11]	140	44	West Indies	St. John's, Antigua	Antigua Recreation Ground	10 April 2004	Drawn
[12]	103	47	West Indies	London, England	Lord's	22 July 2004	Won
[13]	101*
[14]	120	56	Bangladesh	London, England	Lord's	26 May 2005	Won
[15]	166	60	Australia	Manchester, England	Old Trafford Cricket Ground	11 August 2005	Drawn
[16]	103	65	West Indies	Leeds, England	Headingley Cricket Ground	25 May 2007	Won
[17]	124	69	India	Nottingham, England	Trent Bridge	27 July 2007	Lost
[18]	106	77	New Zealand	London, England	Lord's	15 May 2008	Drawn

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