Promising senior batsman and bowler Archie Vaughan recently signed his first professional contract with Somerset, where he has been honing his skills since 2020 as part of the county's academy set-up.
Although yet to make his debut for Somerset's first team, Vaughan made a big impression at age-group level with an innings of 85 off 83 balls for a Young Lions Invitational XI in a warm-up match against the England U19 ODI team. . In that same match, Rocky Flintoff earned the top score with a 106, demonstrating the talent that runs in the family.
The importance of this match is underlined by the legacy of Vaughan and Flintoff Sr, who played together in 48 Tests between 1999 and 2008. Now their sons have the opportunity to build their own partnership at age group level in two Tests. scheduled at Wormsley from July 8-11 and Cheltenham from July 16-19.
Leading the team is Hamza Shaikh, who has captained Warwickshire's second XI on several occasions this summer, guiding the likes of Chris Woakes, Liam Norwell and Jake Lintott. Shaikh, who also featured in two youth Tests against Australia last year, will play against the touring West Indies in a Test warm-up at Beckenham this week.
“They helped me and gave me more confidence in my leadership on and off the field, advising me on bowling options and field placements,” Shaikh shared on the Warwickshire website. "I like to think I'm a pretty calm guy and the captaincy doesn't faze me. I'm looking forward to the challenge and hope to come out with a series win."
The team also includes several players who have already shown their talent in ODI action against Sri Lanka. Standing out among them is Freddie McCann, who scored 174 off 139 balls at Hove on Monday. He is joined by Kesh Fonseka, Noah Thain and many other promising talents eager to make their mark on the international stage.
England U19 Squad:
Hamza Shaikh (Warwickshire, captain), Farhan Ahmed (Nottinghamshire), Charlie Brand (Lancashire), Jack Carney (unallocated), 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).
Although yet to make his debut for Somerset's first team, Vaughan made a big impression at age-group level with an innings of 85 off 83 balls for a Young Lions Invitational XI in a warm-up match against the England U19 ODI team. . In that same match, Rocky Flintoff earned the top score with a 106, demonstrating the talent that runs in the family.
The importance of this match is underlined by the legacy of Vaughan and Flintoff Sr, who played together in 48 Tests between 1999 and 2008. Now their sons have the opportunity to build their own partnership at age group level in two Tests. scheduled at Wormsley from July 8-11 and Cheltenham from July 16-19.
Leading the team is Hamza Shaikh, who has captained Warwickshire's second XI on several occasions this summer, guiding the likes of Chris Woakes, Liam Norwell and Jake Lintott. Shaikh, who also featured in two youth Tests against Australia last year, will play against the touring West Indies in a Test warm-up at Beckenham this week.
“They helped me and gave me more confidence in my leadership on and off the field, advising me on bowling options and field placements,” Shaikh shared on the Warwickshire website. "I like to think I'm a pretty calm guy and the captaincy doesn't faze me. I'm looking forward to the challenge and hope to come out with a series win."
The team also includes several players who have already shown their talent in ODI action against Sri Lanka. Standing out among them is Freddie McCann, who scored 174 off 139 balls at Hove on Monday. He is joined by Kesh Fonseka, Noah Thain and many other promising talents eager to make their mark on the international stage.
England U19 Squad:
Hamza Shaikh (Warwickshire, captain), Farhan Ahmed (Nottinghamshire), Charlie Brand (Lancashire), Jack Carney (unallocated), 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).
