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England's Ashes-winning captain Michael Vaughan has returned to action for the first time since June. England's Ashes-winning captain Michael Vaughan has returned to action for the first time since June following a serious knee injury.
Vaughan is playing in a one-day match for England's Academy against a Western Australia XI and fielded for the first 40 minutes before taking a break. Vaughan is playing in a one-day match for England's Academy side against a Western Australia XI in Perth.
After 23 overs the Western Australia XI had scored 140-3. He fielded for the first 40 minutes before taking a break, but has since returned to the field and is still expected to bat later in the day.
Vaughan, who has not played a Test since injuring his knee last November, aims to return to action in time for the fourth Test starting on Boxing Day. Midway through their innings, Western Australia XI had scored 159-4.
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"So far the rehab has gone really well and I'm quietly confident that within a month or so I would be available for selection," he told The Guardian. Vaughan has not played a Test since injuring his knee last November and hopes to return to action in time for the fourth Ashes Test, starting on Boxing Day.
Vaughan was present for the first Test defeat in Brisbane, where he undertook both batting and fielding practice.Vaughan was present for the first Test defeat in Brisbane, where he undertook both batting and fielding practice.
"How my knee reacts to cricket and games, and spending a day in the field, only time will tell," he said.
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