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Michael Vaughan’s Son Set To Captain The England Under-19 Side In South Africa Tour

Poulomi Chakraborty∙ Updated: Jan 9 2025, 5:21 PM

Archie Vaughan To Lead England Under 19 In South Africa (Source: @TheBarmyArmy/x.com)Archie Vaughan To Lead England Under 19 In South Africa (Source: @TheBarmyArmy/x.com)

English cricket witnessed a golden era under the remarkable leadership of Michael Vaughan, whose captaincy left a lasting legacy. Now, history comes full circle as his son steps into his father's shoes and is ready to lead the national side.

The Under-19 England is set to travel to South Africa for a thrilling series and Archie Vaughan, son of legendary cricketer Michael Vaughan, is set to captain the side.

New Vaughan Era In England Cricket

English cricket has long been a cradle of exceptional talent, with Michael Vaughan standing out as one of its finest. Hailing as one of the most successful England captains, Vaughan left a legacy of excellence. Now, it's time for a generational flip. As the Under-19 England side is set to tour South Africa, Michael Vaugh’s son Archie Vaughan is set to lead the team in the series. With that, he will make his first mark as an international captain.

Vaughan junior made his early mark in the county in the last season. While representing Somerset, Archie shined with his all-rounder skill in just four games. In those games, 236 runs and secured 15 wickets.

Against Surrey, his exceptional bowling figure of 11/140 showcased his excellence in domestic cricket. Even in the age group cricket, Archie made his mark with excellence. Now a young all-rounder is set to make his mark on the international stage.

England Under-19 Team Is Set For South Africa Tour

The England Under-19 team is all set for their exciting tour of South Africa, featuring two Youth Test matches and three Youth ODIs. The series is set to raise curtains with the first Youth ODI match on January 17 in Cape Town. On the other hand, the first Youth Test match is set to commence on January 26 in Stellenbosch.

England U-19 Squad: Archie Vaughan (C), Farhan Ahmed, Tazeem Ali, Ben Dawkins, Kesh Fonseka, Alex French, Alex Green, Jack Home, James Isbell, Eddie Jack, Ben Mayes, James Minto, Harry Moore, Joe Moores, Thomas Rew, Aaryan Sawant, Naavya Sharma, Alexander Wade.