The Latest Breaking News from Michael Vaughan

England make final call on pink-ball warm-up match amid criticism of ‘amateurish’ Ashes preparation

Former captain Michael Vaughan had called for England’s senior players to head to Canberra to play a warm-up match with the pink ball

The Independent UK · Nov 24, 2025

England's best Test XI snub pink-ball practice match

England are doubling down on their Bazball tactics, and they don't feel the need to play in a practice match in Canberra ahead of the day-night Gabba Test.

AAP · Nov 23, 2025

Legendary England has beens rip into brainless Bazball

England's kamikaze Bazball approach has come under fire after they were humbled inside two days in Perth, but coach Brendon McCullum remains defiant.

AAP · Nov 22, 2025

Michael Vaughan sees ‘scars’ on Australia batters as England fight back in Ashes

Former Australia coach Justin Langer called visiting captain Ben Stokes ‘a fit-and-strong freak’.

The Independent UK · Nov 21, 2025

Michael Vaughan issues England warning ahead of ‘glaring opportunity’ in first Ashes Test

Michael Vaughan captained England to Ashes glory in 2005, and believes the current side must make a strong start in the first Test in Perth

The Independent UK · Nov 19, 2025

Ashes Test blow for Australia as injury rules Josh Hazlewood out of first Test

The pace bowler joins Baggy Greens captain Pat Cummins on the sidelines.

The Independent UK · Nov 15, 2025

Bazball reminds me of Sir Alex Ferguson’s style, says Gary Neville

Brendon McCullum has instituted the no-fear Bazball style of play into England’s cricket team and Gary Neville sees echoes of Alex Ferguson’s approach

The Independent UK · Nov 4, 2025

Chris Woakes sounds Ben Stokes warning over Ashes bowling

Woakes retired from international cricket this summer but is backing England to perform well down under

The Independent UK · Oct 21, 2025

Marsh's 'six beers deep' plan, not playing Ashes opener

Michael Vaughan wants Mitch Marsh opening the batting for Australia in the Ashes but it would require a serious leap of faith from Test selectors.

AAP · Oct 20, 2025

Dickie Bird remembered as ‘best umpire in the world’ at emotional Yorkshire farewell

A larger than life character, legendary umpire Bird passed away at the age of 92

The Independent UK · Oct 19, 2025