Vaughan hits back at broad riposte
Michael Vaughan worries Stuart Broad may rue his riposte over his former captain’s criticism before the Headingley Test.
Vaughan suggested in his newspaper column, and on BBC radio, that England should consider dropping either Broad or his pace partner James Anderson for the must-win match against Pakistan.
Broad responded with three wickets, as did Anderson, to help England bowl the tourists out for 174 on day one.
He then revealed he had telephoned Vaughan this week for a clear-the-air chat, because he was angry at the remarks.
Vaughan, however, was on the front foot again while rain wiped out the first session of day two in Leeds, hinting that England’s strike bowler may believe he is above criticism.
“You have to be careful in sport that comments can come back to bite you,” said Vaughan.
“I got the sense last night it was: ‘You can’t criticise me. I’m Stuart Broad and I’ve been in the team for a long time’.”
England, Vaughan points out, have yet to consolidate their fine start to the Test.
“You have got to be careful when you choose a time to come out and attack like Stuart did last night,” he added.
“England are still 72 runs behind Pakistan. They haven’t won this Test match yet.
“The comments last night were geared as though they had won the game.
“He’s a senior member of the team, and I don’t think it was the right time to plan that attack.”