Michael Vaughan turns 45: The ex-England captain's top 3 Test innings

Former England captain Michael Vaughan is best known for steering his team to a win in the 2005 Ashes series. In the world of cricket, the Ashes rivalry between England and Australia is legendary. To have guided his side to an Ashes win has earned Vaughan, who has captained England in 51 international Test matches, a place in the pantheon of English cricketing greats. It is also notable that Vaughan has been one of the most successful captains for England, with 26 wins. As the cricketer turns 45 on Tuesday, we look at his best test performances.

Happy birthday Michael Vaughan

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197 (258), England vs. India – 2002 (Nottingham)

The second test of the India tour of England series in 2002 is when Michael Vaughan scored the highest number of runs. After restricting the visitors to 357 runs, England mounted a spirited attack, led by Vaughan, who scored a massive 197 runs of just 258 balls. Thanks to his spectacular innings on this day, England amassed 617 runs and thus ensuring that the visitors had to slog for a win. Michael Vaughan also took two wickets in India’s second innings. However, the game of cricket is unpredictable. India drew the match, but Vaughan’s performance won him the player of the match award.

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195 (279), England v India – 2002 (London)

Playing against India seems to have brought out the best in Michael Vaughan. The Englishman scored a beautiful 195 in the first innings of the fourth Test played at the Kennington Oval. His innings, which consisted of 29 fours, put on display some impressive cricket. It took all of Zaheer Khan’s might and fast pace to get him out. By then, England has posed an imposing score of 515 for visitors. Unfortunately for the Englishmen, Vaughn’s knock did not get them over the victory line – thanks to 'The Wall' Rahul Dravid, who hit a double ton in 468 balls to ensure the match ended in a draw.

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183 (278), Australia Vs. England – 2003 Ashes

Any cricket fan worth his salt is familiar with the Australia-England Ashes rivalry. In the 5th Test of the Ashes series, Vaughan had a forgettable first innings outing. He was dismissed for a duck by Brett Lee, whose fast delivery nicked his bat and was caught by Adam Gilchrist. However, Vaughan showed the cricketing world that he was made of sterner stuff when he came back strong in the second innings. He scored a stunning 183 of 278 balls. His spectacular century in the second innings ensured England’s win against Aussies in front of a packed Sydney Cricket Ground. While Australia may have won the series, Vaughan won the hearts of cricket fans with his performance and was aptly named the 'Player of the Match.'

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