Michael Vaughan's Blog, page 19

England v India: Time for hosts' old guard to stand up and be counted, says Michael Vaughan

Michael Vaughan provides faltering squad with a few home truths ahead of the third Test against India

Alastair Cook is not working as England captain - it is time to roll the dice and give the job to Eoin Morgan

Michael Vaughan: He might not be proven in Tests, but his personality and tactical acumen make him right choice as captain

Alastair Cook has reached tipping point and the ECB must consider taking the captaincy away from him

Michael Vaughan: England should have been strolling at Lord's but poor tactics have left them chasing the game. It is time for Cook to go

India's complaint over England's James Anderson smacks of 'Jellybeangate' and could backfire on them

Michael Vaughan: India have a history of trying to blow things out of all proportion in an attempt to unsettle the opposition, just like at Trent Bridge in 2007

England should look to veteran Gareth Batty to fill the spinner gap while the prospects learn their trade

The 36-year-old could offer a genuine attacking threat against India, and his experience would help Alastair Cook in the field

England v India: Irate hosts face Trent Bridge pitch battle as groundsman fails to deliver green surface

Michael Vaughan: England expected green pitch at Trent Bridge but it is brown, dry and could play into India's hands - but that's just how it is

Tour de France 2014: Yorkshire ready to turn out in droves to show England at its finest

Michael Vaughan: The whole of Yorkshire is proud and excited that the Tour de France is coming to the beautiful villages and dales

England v Sri Lanka: Pressure on Alastair Cook may become too much

Michael Vaughan: There is not a lot to praise Alastair Cook for, but senior players like James Anderson and Stuart Broad should have helped him

England v Sri Lanka: Alastair Cook needs all his famous mental strength to find a way out of this slump

Michael Vaughan: England captain's troubles with bat are biggest problem and he needs to resolve his technical issues before India arrive

Alastair Cook is feeling the strain of England captaincy - sometimes you must rely on outside help

Michael Vaughan: When I was England captain I took advice from those outside the bubble. Perhaps it is time Alastair Cook did the same