LONDON, May 21: Michael Vaughan’s captaincy has been highlighted by coach Peter Moores as a key component in guiding England back towards the summit of Test cricket.

Moores said: “To have a mature captain is really important, especially when you’re developing as a team.

“We’ve got an inexperienced set of bowlers and that is a key factor that you’ve got someone like Michael Vaughan to marshal around and give his experience to that unit.

“I think he’s naturally calm and that is one of his strengths. It’s a skill to be able to always give off that calmness and I think that’s a sign of a good leader.

“When the pressure’s on, anybody who can make sure they pass none of that onto their team is a good leader and that’s been one of Michael’s strengths.”

Vaughan started the county season with just 135 runs in seven innings for Yorkshire but Moores wasn’t surprised by the way he batted at Lord’s.

“He knows he’s a good player and he’s always got trust in his ability.”—AFP