Michael Vaughan's Blog, page 25

How to beat Australia - England's former Ashes-winning captain Michael Vaughan seeks victory key

As part of Telegraph Sport's Ashes coverage, Michael Vaughan examines the Australian players' weaknesses.

The Ashes 2013: Darren Lehmann's appointment makes England's task much harder, says Michael Vaughan

Joe Root decision was not a shock, but the surprise move to appoint Darren Lehmann will improve Australia hugely.

Champions Trophy 2013: Fearless England have great chance but India are so strong

This is a great chance for England to create history and win a global 50-over tournament but India are formidable.

The Ashes 2013: when I look at the Australians I see splits in the camp, says Michael Vaughan

Michael Vaughan: I have to ask why Aussie captain Michael Clarke was not at the first game of the summer against England.

Champions Trophy 2013: England must strike first blow against Australia at Edgbaston ahead of the Ashes

Any time England play Australia shortly before an Ashes series the tempo increases a notch or two. Both sets of players will want to establish benchmarks for the summer at Edgbaston today and while this match will not change the result of the Ashes, it will have an effect.

Champions Trophy 2013: team-by-team guide

Michael Vaughan and Simon Hughes cast an expert eye over the eight sides competing in the 2013 Champions Trophy in England.

Yorkshire’s young gun Joe Root must open the batting with Alastair Cook

If I was the captain of Australia would I want Nick Compton opening the batting for England? Yes I would and for that reason I would make the change and promote Joe Root. The time has come for him to open the batting for England with Alastair Cook.

England v New Zealand: James Anderson can join ranks of truly ‘great’ England bowlers

James Anderson is on the verge of his 300th Test wicket this week and when he reaches the landmark it will put him into the category of truly ‘great’ England bowlers.

Marquee signings Graeme Smith and Ricky Ponting make Surrey my wild card to win County Championship

Whenever a home Ashes series comes around, the county game gets a shot in the arm.

The Ashes against Australia is exciting but it is South Africa who are the real benchmark for England

The dramatic final day at Eden Park on Monday was a fantastic advert for Test cricket but England have to be honest enough to accept something is not right even though they saved their skins against New Zealand with a bulldog spirit.