Archie Vaughan follows dad Michael’s footsteps as he’s named England U19 captain


Archie Vaughan is following within the footsteps of his father Michael after being named as England Underneath-19 captain.

Vaughan senior led his nation in 51 Checks, together with the well-known Ashes triumph of 2005, however first skippered his nation at under-19 degree in 1993/94.

Son Archie, who broke into the Somerset aspect as an all-rounder final season, has now been handed the identical honour for the forthcoming tour of South Africa.

His aspect will tackle the Proteas in three Youth ODIs and two Youth Checks in Cape City and Stellenbosch between January 17 and February 6.

“To get the chance to symbolize England at this degree is basically particular in itself, however to guide the crew out is one thing else,” mentioned the 19-year-old.

“If somebody had informed me 12 months in the past that I might have pressured my approach into the Somerset first crew and be captaining the under-19s, I wouldn’t have believed them.

Michael Vaughan waves to the crowd after beating Australia at Trent Bridge in the 2005 Ashes.Michael Vaughan waves to the crowd after beating Australia at Trent Bridge in the 2005 Ashes.
Michael Vaughan loved a profitable stint as England captain between 2003 and 2008 (Gareth Copley/PA)

“It’s occurred shortly however I’m going to maintain my toes on the bottom and work tougher and tougher.

“The following step is to try to win in South Africa and hopefully I can carry out as effectively.”

The 18-man squad is overseen by head coach Michael Yardy and consists of 16-year-old off-spinner Farhan Ahmed, youthful brother of England worldwide Rehan, highly-rated leg-spinner Tazeem Ali and Durham’s tempo prospect James Minto.

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