Archie Vaughan has been named in the England U19 squad for the upcoming two-Test series against Sri Lanka.
The son of former England captain Michael Vaughan, who plays county cricket for Somerset, impressed last month in action for the Young Lions Invitational XI against the U19s.
On that occasion, the 18-year-old batter was on the opposite team to Rocky Flintoff, son of his father’s former England team-mate Andrew Flintoff, and cracked 85 from 83 balls.
Andrew ‘Freddie’ Flintoff’s 16-year-old son Rocky reached his maiden second XI century for Lancashire against Warwickshire at Edgbaston. (Credit: Lancashire Cricket)
However, Flintoff’s 106 helped England to a two-wicket win in the 50-over contest after the Young Lions were dismissed for 288.
Vaughan and Flintoff, who recently signed contracts with Somerset and Lancashire respectively, are among 14 players vying to be involved in the first Test against Sri Lanka at Wormsley next week.
Also included in the squad are Farhan Ahmed, the brother of current England spinner Rehan Ahmed, and former England international Joe Denly’s nephew Jaydn Denly.
The side is captained for the first time by Warwickshire’s Hamza Shaikh, who has skippered his county’s Second XI and is a part of the FCC Select XI which plays the West Indies in a three-day warm-up match at Beckenham ahead of their Test series against England’s senior men’s team.
The apple hasn’t fallen far from the tree in Freddie Flintoff’s household, with son Rocky smashing bowlers for a series of sixes in a match for Lancashire second XI! (Credit: Lancashire Cricket)
England U19 squad to face Sri Lanka
Hamza Shaikh (Warwickshire, captain) Farhan Ahmed (Nottinghamshire), Charlie Barnard (Lancashire), Jack Carney (unattached), Jaydn Denly (Kent), Rocky Flintoff (Lancashire), Kesh Fonseka (Lancashire), Alex French (Surrey), Alex Green (Leicestershire), Eddie Jack (Hampshire), Freddie McCann (Nottinghamshire), Harry Moore (Derbyshire), Noah Thain (Essex), Archie Vaughan (Somerset).
England vs Sri Lanka Test series fixtures
July 8-11: First Test, Wormsley.
July 16-19: Second Test, Cheltenham.
Watch the first Test between England and West Indies, at Lord’s, live on Sky Sports Cricket from 10am on Wednesday July 10 (11am first ball). The series then continues at Trent Bridge (July 18-22) before the final game at Edgbaston (July 26-30)
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Andrew Flintoff’s son, Rocky Flintoff, has been named in the England U19s ODI squad for the first time for their series against Sri Lanka this summer.
The 16-year-old has impressed recently playing for the Lancashire’s 2nd XI, making a maiden century against Warwickshire at Edgbaston, finishing with a total of 116 runs.
The strong knock against Warwickshire came after a solid half-century against Durham in just his second game for the side, for whom he has played for just three times.
Rocky made his debut for Lancashire’s 2nd XI against Yorkshire earlier this year just after his 16th birthday and has batted alongside his older brother Corey in their line-up.
The apple hasn’t fallen far from the tree in Freddie Flintoff’s household, with son Rocky smashing bowlers for a series of sixes in a match for Lancashire second XI! (Credit: Lancashire Cricket)
Luc Benkenstein, son of Lancashire head coach Dale Benkenstein, will captain the England U19s during the series.
England Men U19s coach Mike Yardy said: “We have selected an exciting squad for the series, with a blend of some players who are currently playing in the Vitality Blast and some younger players for whom it will be their first time in an U19s squad.
“As always, it’s a great opportunity for the players to perform in an England U19 shirt and to experience international cricket.”
Andrew Flintoff is currently part of the coaching set up for England’s T20 World Cup campaign, which continues on Thursday June 13 when they take on Oman from 7.30pm, live on Sky Sports.
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Fazalhaq Farooqi continued his explosive start to the Men’s T20 World Cup as Afghanistan wrapped up a dominant 84-run victory over New Zealand in Guyana.
Elsewhere, Bangladesh kickstarted their World Cup campaign with a two-wicket victory over Sri Lanka in Texas.
Having taken 5-9 in the opening win over Uganda, Farooqi blew away New Zealand’s top order as their run chase failed to gain any momentum and they crumbled to 75 all out.
Score summary – New Zealand v Afghanistan
Afghanistan 159-6 from 20 overs: Rahmanullah Gurbaz (80 off 56 balls), Ibrahim Zadran (44 off 41 balls); Trent Boult (2-22), Matt Henry (2-37)
New Zealand 75 all out after 15.2 overs: Glenn Phillips (18 off 18 balls); Fazalhaq Farooqi (4-17), Rashid Khan (4-17), Mohammad Nabi (2-16)
Wicketkeeper Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Ibrahim Zadran had earlier paved the way for Afghanistan’s win, putting on 103 for the first wicket before Zadran fell for 44 for 41 balls.
Having put on 154 in the victory against Uganda, they became the first opening pair to record consecutive century partnerships in a T20 World Cup.
Azmatullah Omarzai smashed a rapid 22, with Gurbaz finally falling for 80 from 56 deliveries – including five sixes and as many fours – as one of three wickets in the final over as Afghanistan finished on 159-6.
Farooqi then took charge, bowling Finn Allen first ball and adding the scalps of Devon Conway (8) and the dangerous Daryl Mitchell (5).
Captain Rashid Khan piled on the problems for New Zealand as he dismissed his opposite number Kane Williamson for nine, adding the wickets of Mark Chapman and Michael Bracewell in successive balls to leave New Zealand 43-6.
Glenn Phillips offered the most resistance with a run-a-ball 18, but the Kiwis had no answer to Rashid who finished with 4-17 as he caught Lockie Ferguson off his final delivery.
Farooqi returned to have Liam Henry caught in the deep, matching Rashid’s figures as he wrapped up the New Zealand innings for 75 in the 16th over.
Image: Afghanistan’s Fazalhaq Farooqi celebrates the wicket of Finn Allen
New Zealand now face a crucial clash with hosts West Indies in Trinidad on Wednesday night with Afghanistan chasing a third win in as many matches against Papua New Guinea the following day.
Bangladesh survive late scare to beat Sri Lanka
Bangladesh opened their T20 World Cup campaign with a victory as they edged past Sri Lanka by two wickets in Texas.
Chasing 125 to win, two wickets in as many balls created a tight finish before the experienced head of Mahmudullah saw them home.
Score summary – Sri Lanka v Bangladesh
Sri Lanka 124-9 from 20 overs: Pathum Nissanka (47 off 28 balls), Dhananjaya de Silva (21 off 26 balls); Mustafizur Rahman (3-17), Rishad Hossain (3-22)
Bangladesh 125-8 from 19 overs: Towhid Hridoy (40 off 20 balls), Litton Kumer Das (36 off 38 balls); Nuwan Thushara (4-18), Wanindu Hasaranga (2-32)
Opener Pathum Nissanke provided a strong platform to the Sri Lanka innings in Grand Prairie, hitting a six and seven fours as he made 47 from 28 balls.
But from 100-3 at the start of the 15th over, they lost a flurry of late wickets and the innings stumbled to 124-9.
Mustafizur Rahman took 3-17 and Rishad Hossain 3-22.
Bangladesh’s reply started badly, both openers departing in the first two overs as they stumbled to 28-3.
Towhid Hridoy went on the offensive, smashing four sixes as he raced to 40 from 20 balls and added 63 with Kumer Das, who made 36 from 38 deliveries.
Needing 12 from the final three overs, they looked to be easing to victory before Nuwan Thushara – who finished with 4-18 – returned to take two wickets in successive deliveries.
But Mahmudullah eased any nerves, the former captain finishing 16 not out as he steered his side home with an over to spare.
Bangladesh now head to New York to face South Africa on Monday, while Sri Lanka, who have lost both of their matches so far, play Nepal in Florida on Tuesday night.
Eoin Morgan, Nasser Hussain and Urooj Mumtaz join Ian Ward to discuss their dream T20 World Cup XI
What’s next?
The action continues on Saturday as Netherlands play South Africa from 3.30pm on Long Island, New York, while England – whose opening game with Scotland on Tuesday was was washed out – take on Australia in Barbados from 6pm.
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