Michael Vaughan has criticised England’s “diabolical” decision to pick young batter Jacob Bethell in the fifth Test of their drawn series against India.

Former England captain Michael Vaughan provided his verdict on several categories from the recently concluded 2025 Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy (Stick to Cricket X handle).

Siraj, who earned India a thrilling win at The Oval by bowling Gus Atkinson in a close finish, ended the series with 23 wickets - the most by any bowler in the series. He was the only bowler to play all five matches.

England, needing just 35 runs with four wickets in hand, suffered a dramatic collapse to lose by six runs, handing India a thrilling victory and ensuring the five-match series ended level at 2-2.The turning point came late on Day 4,

While Vaughan acknowledged the capabilities of current vice-captain Ollie Pope, he emphasised the nuanced leadership

Former England captain Michael Vaughan believes England panicked as they lost the fifth and final Test against India by six runs on the final morning at The Oval - a victory which sees India seal a 2-2 draw in the five match series.