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Archie Vaughan, son of Ashes winner Michael, named England U-19 captain

  • Vaughan senior led England in 51 Tests
  • Archie will lead on tour of South Africa

Archie Vaughan is following in the footsteps of his father, Michael, after being named as England Under-19 captain. Vaughan senior led his country in 51 Tests, including the Ashes triumph of 2005, but first captained his country at under-19 level in 1993-94. Archie, who broke into the Somerset side as an all-rounder last season, has now been handed the same honour for the tour of South Africa.

His side will take on the Proteas in three Youth ODIs and two Youth Tests in Cape Town and Stellenbosch between 17 January and 6 February.

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Source: Cricket - The Guardian

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