The captain who ended England's 18-year Ashes wait — Michael Vaughan's tactical leadership and personal run of form across 2002-2004 established him as England's finest modern captain.
Michael Vaughan captained England to Ashes victory in 2005 — ending an 18-year drought — with a tactical brilliance and personal dignity that made him England's most celebrated captain since Mike Brearley. His 2002-03 run of form against Australia — 633 runs in three Tests — was extraordinary. His ability to lead a disparate group of characters and maintain team morale under extraordinary scrutiny was exceptional.
His 633 runs in a single Ashes series in 2002-03 — despite England losing — prompted the Australians to change their bowling strategy specifically for subsequent series.
Did You Know?Career Honours
- 2005 Ashes Captain
- 633 runs vs Australia 2002-03
- 82 Tests, 5,719 runs
- 5 Ashes series as player