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Vaughan to stick with Yorkshire

10/09/2008

Michael Vaughan will still be with his home county of Yorkshire for the 2009 domestic season, claims the county's chief executive Stewart Regan.

Despite rumours of an impending move this winter in a bid to revive his form and his flagging international career, Regan has confirmed that the former England skipper will remain at Headingley.

"Michael Vaughan will still be a Yorkshire player next season," the chief executive told the Yorkshire Post newspaper.

"The speculation surrounding his future was nothing more than rumour - he is under contract to Yorkshire and he couldn't have just walked away from the club.

"Michael himself has said that a move wasn't on the horizon and, as far as I'm concerned, there's no reason why he won't be playing for Yorkshire."

It remains unclear whether Vaughan will take a sabbatical abroad this winter to try to regain some form overseas.

But whether he does so or not, Regan says he expects Vaughan to play more regularly as he attempts to prove his doubters wrong - especially after the England selectors came in for criticism after renewing the batsman's central contract.

"If anything, we'll be seeing more of him because he'll be expected to get more appearances and runs under his belt in order to get ready for the Ashes [in 2009]," Regan continued.

"I am delighted he has got another central contract because I thought it would have been a kick in the teeth for him had that not been the case."