Michael Vaughan

CALL UP: England's Will Jacks and Joe Root share a joke during a nets session at The Gabba, Brisbane, on Wednesday, ahead of the second Ashes Test which starts in the early hours of Thursday morning. Picture: Robbie Stephenson/PA

Jacks preferred over Bashir as England look to pass pink ball Test
BEN STOKES has reassured Shoaib Bashir he is still England’s No 1 spinner – despite leaving him out for the second Ashes Test that began at 4am in Brisbane.

Ben Stokes, left, and Brendon McCullum. Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images.

The Ashes: Strong-minded management or pig-headed stupidity? Time will tell

Nathan Lyon, right, in conversation with Australia coach Dan Vettori ahead of the first Test in Perth. Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images.

Injury-hit Australia should aim to roar like a Lyon against spin-light England

Dickie Bird: Former test cricketer Sir Geoffrey Boycott gives emotional eulogy

England celebrate regaining the Ashes at the Oval in 2005. Photo by Tom Shaw/Getty Images.

Iconic 2005 series will never be beaten as memories flood back of magical summer

George Williams hopes his rugby league team can summon Ashes spirit

Archie Vaughan of Somerset has been selected for the England U19s squad (Picture: Harry Trump/Getty Images)

Vaughan and Flintoff sons joined by Yorkshire prospect in England U19s

Gavin Hamilton in action for Scotland against England at Edinburgh in 2008. Photo by Andrew West\SNS Group via Getty Images.

Yorkshire CCC appoints Gavin Hamilton as general manager

LEADING CANDIDATE: England's Harry Brook is regarded by some as a future England captain - including former skipper, Michael Vaughan. Picture: Ben Whitley/PA

Brook has leading man qualities to become future England captain

Back in cricket: Rich Pyrah, the new head coach of the Yorkshire women. Picture by Alex Whitehead/SWpix.com

Rich Pyrah back in cricket as first member of the sacked 16 returns to Yorkshire

Yorkshire’s very own Root is in action and is wearing a black armband to honour someone he shares a Yorkshire connection with. Image: Ryan Pierse/Getty Images

Why Joe Root is wearing a black armband for England in Ashes

Rain on England's parade: The best that Ben Stokes and his players can hope for now is a 2-2 draw after the Ashes remained in Australia's hands after the rain-ruined fourth Test at Old Trafford. Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images.

The Ashes - Results business sees England come up short

The ECB have made their sanctions recommendations against Yorkshire (Picture: Gareth Copley/Getty Images)

What punishments have ECB recommended for Yorkshire CCC in racism case

Joe Root of England acknowledges the crowd as he walks from the field on declaration 118 not-out during Day One of the LV= Insurance Ashes 1st Test match between England and Australia at Edgbaston (Picture: Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)

Jonny Bairstow hails Ben Stokes' declaration in thrilling Ashes opener

Former Yorkshire County Cricket Club chairman Colin Graves (Picture: SWpix.com)

Colin Graves insists no 'institutional racism' in his time at Yorkshire CCC

RETIRED: Former Yorkshire player Gary Ballance Picture by Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com

Former Yorkshire players discover their sanctions from Rafiq CDC hearings

Vaughan is returning to the BBC. Image: Alex Davidson/Getty Images

Former Yorkshire cricketer to return as BBC pundit

Gary Ballance batting on what proved to be his last County Championship appearance for Yorkshire, against Warwickshire at Headingley in September 2021. Picture by Will Palmer/SWpix.com

Still no end in sight to the Yorkshire CCC racism crisis after latest hearing

Former cricket player Azeem Rafiq arrives to attend a Cricket Discipline Commission hearing, relating to allegations of racism at Yorkshire County Cricket Club, in London last month. The club is expected to find out what punishments it may face next week.

Yorkshire CCC to discover punishment fate next week

Former England cricket captain Michael Vaughan has been cleared of using racist language. PIC: Nick Potts/PA Wire.

Yorkshire cricket racism is a storm in a teacup - YP Letters

Dignified: Michael Vaughan showed how the game can heal itself in the wake of the devastating Yorkshire racism crisis. Photo by James Manning. PA Wire/PA Images.

Azeem Rafiq should take a leaf out of Michael Vaughan’s book - Chris Waters
CONSIDERING the enormous toll that it has taken on him personally; considering that his wife, Nichola, has been on beta blockers for the past 16 months; considering that his youngest daughter, Jemima, has suffered greatly with anxiety and, above all, considering that he always insisted that he never made the infamous “you lot” remark, Michael Vaughan issued a remarkably conciliatory statement after being cleared by the Cricket Discipline Commission (CDC) on Friday.
Chris Waters

Yorkshire's Tim Bresnan (R) celebrates his century with Azeem Rafiq (L) during a COunty Championship match back in 2016 (Picture: SWPix.com)

Cricket left scared of its own shadow - Chris Waters comment

Michael Vaughan arrives for the second day of the CDC Panel Hearing at the International Arbitration Centre, London, on March 2. The former England captain has been cleared of the allegation that was made against him. Picture by James Manning. PA Wire/PA Images.

Michael Vaughan cleared of making racist comment after nightmare ordeal

Yorkshire County Cricket Club's Headingley Stadium. PIC: Danny Lawson/PA Wire

Positive changes need to emerge from Yorkshire racism row - The YP says

File photo dated 03-08-2019 of Michael Vaughan. Former Yorkshire all-rounder Rana Naved-ul-Hasan has claimed he heard former England captain Michael Vaughan make racially insensitive comments to Asian players at the club. Issue date: Friday November 5, 2021. PA Photo. See PA story CRICKET Rafiq. Photo credit should read Nick Potts/PA Wire.

Yorkshire CCC racism scandal: Michael Vaughan cleared of racism by panel

Former England cricket captain Michael Vaughan has been cleared by the CDC hearings (Picture: JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP via Getty Images)

Michael Vaughan cleared of 'you lot' comment in Yorkshire CCC racism hearings

Yorkshire provide update on racism hotline (Picture: Will Palmer/SWPix.com)

Yorkshire CCC confirm nearly half of racism complaints still under investigation

Damaging episode: Even former Yorkshire player Azeem Rafiq has not emerged unscathed from the racism crisis that has absorbed cricket over the last two and a half years.(Picture: Allan McKenzie/SWPix.com)

Everyone damaged by the Yorkshire CCC racism crisis - Chris Waters comment

Former England captain and television and radio broadcaster Michael Vaughan on BBC Sport with Isa Guha. PIC: Stu Forster/Getty Images

Reconciliation is needed over the Yorkshire CCC racism scandal - Sanjay Bhandari

Former Yorkshire County Cricket Club chairman Robin Smith has blasted the ECB for the handling of the racism case (Picture: Tony Johnson)

Yorkshire CDC hearings - Robin Smith blasts ECB for 'dereliction of duty'

Michael Vaughan looks on with (top, left-right) Gerard Brophy, Ajmal Shahzad, Azeem Rafiq, John Blain and Tim Bresnan prior to Yorkshire's Twenty20 Cup match against Nottinghamshire at Trent Bridge in 2009, when the Ashes-winning captain was said to have made the "you lot" comment he utterly denies. Picture: Clive Mason/Getty Images.

Chris Waters Comment - 'You lot' CDC case damaging and pointless

Michael Vaughan's determination to clear his name has highlighted flaws in the ECB probe. Picture by James Manning. PA Wire/PA Images.

Chris Waters comment - Vaughan's determination exposes flaws in ECB racism probe
IMAGINE if everyone had turned up.
Chris Waters

Former cricketer Azeem Rafiq arrives to attend a Cricket Discipline Commission hearing, relating to allegations of racism at Yorkshire County Cricket Club, in London on March 2, 2023 (Picture: JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP via Getty Images)

Azeem Rafiq accused of bringing down Yorkshire CCC with the 'race card'

Michael Vaughan arrives for the second day of the CDC Panel Hearing at the International Arbitration Centre, London. A panel of the Cricket Discipline Commission will hear disciplinary proceedings brought by the England and Wales Cricket Board against Yorkshire County Cricket Club. Picture date: Thursday March 2, 2023.

Just outcome needed to restore pride at YCCC - The Yorkshire Post says

Former England cricket captain Michael Vaughan arrives to attend a Cricket Discipline Commission hearing, relating to allegations of racism at Yorkshire County Cricket Club, in London on March 2, 2023 (Picture: JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP via Getty Images)

Azeem Rafiq cannot explain ‘discrepancy’ over Michael Vaughan comment

Azeem Rafiq arrives for day two of the CDC hearings at the International Arbitration Centre in London. Picture by James Manning. PA Wire/PA Images.

What is Rafiq versus Vaughan really doing for fight against racism? - comment

Tim Bresnan of Yorkshire (Picture: Ashley Allen/Getty Images)

CDC hearings: Bresnan, Hoggard 'more likely than not' used racist language

Azeem Rafiq of Yorkshire first brought claims against Yorkshire CCC in September 2020 (Picture: Richard Sellers/Getty Images)

Yorkshire CDC hearing - how long will it last, will racism saga be resolved?

IN THE DOCK: Michael Vaughan, the former England captain, who is battling to clear his name over the alleged "you lot" remark to Azeem Rafiq and a group of Asian players. Photo by Jonathan DiMaggio/Getty Images

Vaughan deserves chance to cross-examine Rashid face to face - Chris Waters

Rich Pyrah.

Yorkshire racism probe was ‘badly handled’ claims Pyrah

Richard Pyrah has withdrawn from the disciplinary process (Picture: Allan McKenzie/SWPix.com)

Now Rich Pyrah withdraws from ECB hearing into Azeem Rafiq claims

Tim Bresnan, pictured with the 2015 County Championship trophy, claims that the ECB has conducted a corrupt investigation into Azeem Rafiq's racism claims. Photo by Sarah Ansell/Getty Images.

Bresnan blasts ECB investigation into Rafiq's 'well-rehearsed' racism claims

Matthew Hoggard celebrates the wicket of Australia's Justin Langer during the historic 2005 Ashes series. Photo: Martin Rickett/PA Wire.

Hoggard and Bresnan take aim at ECB after pulling out of racism hearings

Ajmal Shahzad, the former Yorkshire and England fast bowler, has claimed that there were "murky" goings-on behind the infamous "you lot" comment which he insists that Ashes-winning captain Michael Vaughan never said. Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images.

Yorkshire racism Pt1: Shahzad claims Rafiq pressured Rashid into Vaughan claim

LEEDS, ENGLAND - JUNE 25: Former Yorkshire player Azeem Rafiq speaks to Yorkshire Chair, Lord Patel during Day Three of the Third LV= Insurance Test Match at Headingley on June 25, 2022 in Leeds, England. (Photo by Alex Davidson/Getty Images)

ECB announce Yorkshire CCC racism hearing delayed until 2023

Adil Rashid announced he would be making a pilgrimage to Hajj

Yorkshire CCC responds to offensive comments over Adil Rashid Hajj pilgrimage

Yorkshire's former coach Andrew Gale has told his side of the story (Picture: SWPix.com)

Rationality and reason has gone out the window at Headingley - Chris Waters

Andrew Gale in his role as Yorkshire coach back in 2020 (Picture: SWPix.com)

Andrew Gale breaks silence on Azeem Rafiq affair and Yorkshire CCC dismissal

Cricket commentator Jonathan Agnew (left) and former England player Michael Vaughan during day five of the Second LV= Insurance Test Series match at Trent Bridge, Nottingham.

Michael Vaughan ‘steps back’ from BBC work after staff raise concerns

MICHAEL VAUGHAN: Has been reinstated as a pundit by BBC. Picture: Getty Images.

BBC diversity group slams decision to reinstate Michael Vaughan on Test coverage

Former cricketer Azeem Rafiq giving evidence at the inquiry into racism he suffered at Yorkshire County Cricket Club, at the Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) committee on sport governance at Portcullis House in London. Picture date: Tuesday November 16, 2021. (Picture: PA)

Azeem Rafiq racism scandal - Seven people charged over Yorkshire racism affair

ENTERTAINER: Yorkshire's Adam Lyth of Yorkshire cuts through cover point against Essex at Chelmsford last week. Picture: Justin Setterfield/Getty Images

Yorkshire’s proud Lyth deserving of milestone - Chris Waters

Joe Root has stepped down as England men’s Test captain, the England and Wales Cricket Board has announced. I(Picture: Jason O'Brien/PA Wire)

Joe Root led by example and with empathy, a strong England captain

England's captain Joe Root is having a tough time with the armband to a wave of criticism. (AP Photo/Ricardo Mazalan)

Joe Root defiant despite former captains queuing up to call for him to go

Yorkshire County Cricket Club's head coach Ottis Gibson at Headingley. Picture: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com

Ottis Gibson fostering a culture of conversation at Yorkshire CCC

Michael Vaughan

Yorkshire racism scandal: Michael Vaughan says he has been on diversity courses

England's Joe Root led from the front (Picture: PA)

Dawid Malan relishing hostility of The Gabba’s Ashes crowd

Hitting back: England's Joe Root in action. Pictures: Jason O'Brien/PA

England captain Joe Root fights back with new record in Ashes

Friendly foes: Australia's Pat Cummins and England's Joe Root during the Ashes Series Launch at The Gabba in Brisbane, Australia. Pictures: Jason O'Brien/PA

Joe Root ready for Ashes challenge

Michael Vaughan will not be used in BT Sport's coverage of The Ashes.

Michael Vaughan won't be used in BT Sport's Ashes coverage

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