Vaughan poised to bow out
Jun 28 2009 - 16:59:05
Former England captain Michael Vaughan is set to announce his retirement from first-class cricket.
The 34-year-old Yorkshire right-hander failed to make the squad for the first Ashes Test with Australia and has decided that that is the signal to end his illustrious playing career.
Vaughan played in 82 Test matches for England and racked up 5,719 runs at an average of 41.44.
His captaincy record was even more impressive, with Vaughan having led the side 51 times and helped secure 26 victories, an England record.
Vaughan's decision was expected to be announced on Sunday, but talks to settle his central contract with the ECB have delayed matters, after he was left out of Yorkshire's Twenty20 Cup clash with Derbyshire.
Tykes chief executive Stewart Regan said: "Michael is employed by the ECB, so he is unable to comment until after he has spoken to them and formalised the situation.
"As far as the club is concerned this was an important match for us and we can't have any disruption or lack of focus on what needs to be achieved on the field.
"Both Michael and the club felt it was in both of our interests for him not to play.
"The plan was for him to play, but given the news, we discussed the situation and felt all the hype and speculation going on wouldn't have been in the team's interests.
"We agreed with the ECB we would give Michael every opportunity to get selected for the Ashes squad.
"When that didn't happen I think it then opened up a different set of thought processes over what happens next.
"He will discuss his future with his employers tomorrow and a press conference will be held on Tuesday."