Vaughan was captain of the England Cricket Team in 51 Tests, with a record of 26 wins (a national record) and 11 loses. However, it is his batting ability which first gained him notoriety. Scoring 633 runs during the unsuccessful 2002/03 Ashes’ series highlighted Vaughan as one of the best batsmen in the world and in the coming seasons his skills between the sticks, as well as his leadership qualities, helped him claim his place in cricketing folklore. Thanks to his solid leadership qualities and some incredible performances across the England team, Vaughan will be best remembered as Captain of the England team that won the Ashes urn in 2005, a full 18 years since it had previously been in English hands. Michael's personal contribution to this historic victory was immense, culminating in a personal record of achieving the highest individual innings of the series with 166 runs.
Having Captained the national team at various international tournaments at both Junior and senior level, Vaughan has an experience level which is currently unmatched within English cricket - elements which have given him the ability to provide world-class talks as a cricket speaker. To add to his sporting achievements, in September 2005 he was awarded the Freedom of the City of Sheffield to honour his historic Ashes series. As a regular supporter of Sheffield Wednesday FC, this would have given him great personal satisfaction at the end of a period of major sporting success. Following his Ashes heroics, Vaughan endured a series of injury setbacks. His last major performance of note was in the 2nd Test against the West Indies in May 2017 when he scored 103 runs, an innings described as a "masterpiece", with Selvey, writing in The Guardian, enthusing that "Vaughan came as close to perfection as ever he can have done."
Vaughan eventually retired in 2009 and went on to launch his media career becoming a regular TV figure and personality and turning his hand to sports commentary; traits that have translated across to his accomplished performances as a cricket speaker and an after-dinner speaker. He also put on his dancing shoes when he competed in the hit TV show, the BBC's Strictly Come Dancing in 2012 and has appeared on many other TV shows, including The Great British Sport Relief Bake Off.
Vaughan has also become a proficient and renowned cricket commentator, giving his advice and knowledge to BBC's TMS coverage and being an integral member of Australia’s Channel 9 2013/14 Ashes’ coverage. A multi-talented individual who has experienced both ends of the sporting spectrum of success, Michael Vaughan has plenty of experience and knowledge which he can use in his role as an after-dinner speaker. Former Wisden Cricketer Of The Year 2003, Ashes’ hero and one of the most prolific England Cricket Captains of recent years, Michael Vaughan is an accomplished sports speaker for events, intriguing guests with his anecdotal tales of life at the top of his game.
