Michael Vaughan
Michael Vaughan
Michael Paul Vaughan OBEis a retired cricketer who represented Yorkshire and England. A classically elegant right-handed batsman and occasional off-spinner, Vaughan was ranked one of the best batsmen in the world following the 2002/03 Ashes, in which he scored 633 runs, including three centuries. Vaughan was an opening batsman and forged a successful England partnership with Marcus Trescothick, though he often batted in the middle order for England. He was the captain of the England team when they regained the...
ProfessionCricket Player
Date of Birth29 October 1974
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We were below par here but there are still two big games to go. Our batting is a concern but we go to Johannesburg looking to win the series.
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We have played to win throughout the series and will certainly be doing that again,
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It is important, with winter approaching, that the plight of those needing blankets and tents in the earthquake zone is not forgotten,
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We're all a bit elated but obviously I'm delighted to win the game. It was crucial to get those five wickets to level the series. We will enjoy the moment but we realize it's still only 1-1.
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Cricket has captured the imagination of the nation, this if fantastic, beyond a dream. When England players win at any sport, the fans are the best in the world.
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This is the most exciting part of the winter and South Africa are a good team who will provide a good test for us.
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The players will have to make some technical changes to do well after their win at home.
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It certainly gave you a feeling that the Ashes mean so much to so many people and the nation, to see people hanging out of the windows at work, to see kids waving in the streets certainly tells me that the game of cricket has hit home.
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Whether or not he was sent in by their coach I'm not too sure. But I just call him 'the witness' now and I don't think he likes it.
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We are looking forward to the challenge. If we can keep pushing a little bit further, I am sure we can get another opportunity to win.
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We want to have a good long chat with Freddie. It's his home ground, he knows the conditions. Over the last year or so we haven't played that much here. We want to look at the options - normal swing, reverse swing, bounce, all the areas you cover at any game of cricket. We'll just have a good chat this afternoon.
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We hear he's fast but we haven't faced him. Until you've faced someone it's very difficult to know how you'll respond. It's his debut and he's bound to be nervous.
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We haven't been to the sub-continent and won yet. If we play good cricket over there, I'm sure the rankings will change.
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Our bowlers put in an outstanding effort in the field. It was not an easy pitch to bat on, but they still put the ball in the right areas.