T20 cricket is often considered a contest between batters and bowlers, but captaincy also holds great importance in the format. On many occasions, captains have guided their teams to victory even from difficult situations. For this reason, leadership plays a very significant role in the shortest format. When it comes to successful captains in this format, Rohit Sharma is certainly mentioned, as he has achieved success in both the Indian Premier League and international cricket.

Considering the kind of success Rohit Sharma has achieved in T20 cricket as a leader, not only fans but also many former cricket legends consider him the best captain. However, the opinion of former England cricketer Michael Vaughan is different, and he has named Mahendra Singh Dhoni, not Rohit, as the all-time best T20 captain. Dhoni is also called a master of captaincy and has achieved considerable success in both IPL and international cricket. Like Rohit, Dhoni has also won the T20 World Cup title and five IPL titles. However, whenever Dhoni has faced Rohit in big matches, this Mumbai player has come out on top. Despite this, Vaughan has chosen Dhoni.

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Michael Vaughan cited MS Dhoni's success with Chennai Super Kings and Team India as the reason behind calling him the best captain.

"You can't look beyond MS Dhoni. What he's done with Chennai, he's been remarkable, and with India over the years, he's the best I've seen," he said on Cricbuzz.

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What is MS Dhoni’s captaincy record in T20 cricket?

MS Dhoni's captaincy career started very brilliantly. As a captain, Dhoni raised the flags of success in his very first ICC tournament and made India the champions of the T20 World Cup in 2007. However, after this, Captain Cool did not get a trophy in five editions, but in 2014, Team India became the runner-up under his captaincy.

Talking about the IPL, Dhoni has proven to be a boss here, and he has tasted championship success five times with the Chennai Super Kings. Under Dhoni's leadership, CSK won the seasons of 2010, 2011, 2018, 2021, and 2023. The T20 captaincy record of MS Dhoni shows his remarkable success in the format. In 331 matches as captain, he won 192 and lost 133, while two matches ended in a tie and four produced no result. However, it will be interesting to see if this IPL 2026 will be his last or not.

In the second Semi-final of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, while two-time champions England are facing the hosts and defending champions India at Mumbai on Thursday night (March 5), the English team has disappointed with its fielding. Former English captain Michael Vaughan has reacted after observing disappointing fielding in the Semifinal.

England chose to field first on the batting paradise Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. Indian opener Sanju Samson led the charge as the Men in Blue managed to score 253/7 in 20 overs. 

Harry Brook dropped Sanju Samson

In the first innings of the match, English captain Harry Brook dropped Sanju Samson at mid-on, who was then batting on 15 runs. It was a comfortable catch, and the English skipper dropped that opportunity. Soon, England realised the cost of that mistake, as Samson added crucial 74 runs in 35 balls.

With the help of eight fours and seven sixes, Sanju Samson scored 89 off 42 balls before he was dismissed in the 14th over. 

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Michael Vaughan reacts after English fielding chaos

After seeing that horrible catch drop, former England captain Michael Vaughan came up with a sarcastic tweet. He wasn't popular as a fielder, which he openly acknowledged.

My fielding academy might have to open again ..

— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) March 5, 2026

There were some more sloppy fielding for England in the match, including dropping Hardik Pandya by Tom Banton while the Indian all-rounder was batting at 13 runs, who ultimately scored 27 off 12 balls with three fours and two sixes. 

Ishan Kishan (39 off 18 balls) and Shivam Dube (43 off 25 balls) also played some crucial knocks, while Tilak Varma provided a brilliant cameo at the end with 21 off just seven balls with three sixes. 

Among the top seven Indian batters, only the opener Abhishek Sharma (9) and the skipper Suryakumar Yadav (11) failed to reach the 20-run mark in the innings, as India scored the fourth-highest T20 World Cup total.  

The tension and excitement have grown ahead of the second semifinal of the Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 between India and England at the iconic Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, as the people want India to reach the final for the second consecutive time and get the better of England in the semifinal for the second time in a row, as they did last time around.

Ahead of the game, the BBC journalist, Henry Moeran, has dropped a video where he has spoken about the normal proceedings of a morning in Mumbai as the city celebrates Holy. People had been playing with the paints. And this was when he found the former England captain, Michael Vaughan, enjoying a haircut.

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‘Beautiful morning here in Mumbai. Just a couple of days out from the second semifinal here. It’s Holi. So there are lots of People with a lot of paint. And you never know what you are going to find when you are going for a little walk. You might find some people selling food on the streets. You might find some of the beautiful juices. Or you might find the former England captain, having a haircut.” Moeran expressed in the video.

Michael Vaughans enjoys haircut in Mumbai ahead of T20 WC 2026 semifinal

Vaughan is currently in Mumbai and has been working with the Cricbuzz panel in analyzing the games. He, as a regular work, made his way to a Saloon and got a haircut. A few days ago, he explored the Maidan and enjoyed the little kids playing the game.

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You never know what you’ll find walking the streets of Mumbai… 💇‍♂️ #BBCCricket pic.twitter.com/fJKHj3vmoI

— Henry Moeran (@henrymoeranBBC) March 3, 2026

“Morning. Yeah, he is a very good operator, this fellow. Been in the trade for many years.” Vaughan said in the same video of Moeran, as both of them shared a giggle.

Meanwhile, India will hope to continue their same dominating batting performance from the last game against West Indies at the Eden Gardens of the Super 8 stage, and will also come up with a better bowling performance against England, under Harry Brook, in Mumbai.

Indian young sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi is currently making headlines. He was supposed to appear for his 10th class board exam at Poddar International School. However, it is now reported that Vaibhav will not take the exam.

Amid this, the southpaw from Bihar has become a talking point in the England cricket arena. On the Stick to Cricket podcast, Michael Vaughan and Sir Alastair Cook discussed India’s strong T20 World Cup performances and highlighted 14-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi as a rising star. They said his batting shows remarkable maturity for his age and reflects the growing strength of India’s young cricket talent.

The young batsman is constantly making news with his performances. He scored 175 runs in the Under-19 World Cup final against England. In this tournament, Vaibhav also hit 30 sixes and became the youngest player to score a List A century.

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Cricket Legends Discuss Vaibhav on ‘Stick to Cricket’ Podcast

On the Stick to Cricket podcast, cricket greats Michael Vaughan, Sir Alastair Cook, David ‘Bumble’ Lloyd, and Phil Tufnell discussed India’s strong T20 World Cup campaign and turned the conversation toward Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s rise as a future star.

The panel said his rise shows the depth of talent in Indian cricket, even at very young levels. They highlighted his confidence, technique, and game awareness, which are impressive for someone so young. The hosts also said that players like him give India strength now and for the years ahead.

Experts Praise His Talent

Vaughan and Cook said Suryavanshi brings excitement to cricket and shows that India’s youth programs are producing players who can shine on big stages.

Outside the podcast, Suryavanshi has received praise from many former players and experts. He made a record-breaking century in the IPL, becoming the youngest T20 centurion in India’s premier league at just 14.

He was also called “the best player I’ve ever seen” by England captain Jos Buttler after scoring 175 runs in the Under‑19 World Cup final against England.

His childhood coach says he could join India’s senior squad in 1–2 years if he continues to develop. Experts advise that his physical and mental growth should be carefully managed so he can reach his full potential without pressure.

Pakistan lost their blockbuster clash with arch-rivals India on Sunday by 61 runs, being bowled out for 114 in Colombo.

With this win, India advanced to the Super Eights. Pakistan will now have to beat Namibia in their last group-stage match on February 18 to qualify for the next round.

Addressing this matter, former England captain Michael Vaughan said that India “seem to intimidate Pakistan on the cricket field.” His statement also created another controversy.

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Michael Vaughan’s Take on the Game

Former England captain Michael Vaughan said India “seem to intimidate Pakistan on the cricket field.” He added, “They are so much better in all parts of the game and have a better mentality for big occasions.”

Former Indian batter Sachin Tendulkar praised India’s performance, saying the powerplay was where India took control. In his X post, he said, “Ishan Kishan in the first innings, and the clinical bowling in the second innings, made all the difference. We were always in the driver’s seat. India rocked it tonight!”

Pakistan Struggles to Recover

On a turning pitch, Ishan Kishan’s 77 runs off 40 balls gave India a strong position. By the time Usman Tariq, Pakistan’s mystery spinner, bowled, India were already 92 for 2 after 10 overs. Tariq took 1 for 24 in four overs, and Saim Ayub dismissed Tilak Varma and Hardik Pandya in consecutive balls to finish with 3 for 25, but Pakistan’s fight came too late. India finished 175 for 7, leaving Pakistan needing around nine runs per over against the best bowling attack.

Pakistan bowled only two overs of pace, both from Shaheen Afridi, which gave 31 runs. But in two overs, Pakistan had already lost three wickets to fast bowling. Jasprit Bumrah trapped Saim Ayub with a yorker and got Salman Agha out with another ball. From 13 for 3, Pakistan knew the game was lost. Axar Patel, Varun Chakravarthy, and Kuldeep Yadav bowled with skill and ensured Pakistan could not recover.

India’s win extended their amazing record in global tournaments. Since 2023, India has played 28 matches and won 27, losing only once to Australia in the ODI World Cup final.

For Pakistan, the defeat puts their Super Eights hopes in danger. If they lose to Namibia on Wednesday, they will be out of the competition, and the United States will take their place. The match showed how Pakistan are far behind India, both on and off the field.

The former captain of the England cricket team, Michael Vaughan, has predicted four teams for the semi-final stage during the 2026 edition of the T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka, which is scheduled to begin on February 07. Notably, Vaughan has left out the South Africa side, who reached the finals in the previous edition of the event and ended as the runners-up, losing to India.

Sharing his prediction on X (formerly known as Twitter) on February 02, Michael Vaughan wrote, “My 4 T20 World Cup semifinalists will be- India, England, New Zealand, & Australia.” The 20-team competition will follow the same format used in the last season and will feature nine of the top 10-ranked T20I teams.

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Bangladesh, however, will not be part of the competition after the ICC decided to replace them with Scotland. The issue began after the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) decided to ban the left-arm pacer, Mustafizur Rahman, from the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, while Bangladesh decided to boycott the event due to their refusal to travel to India for security reasons.

Michael Vaughan picks semifinalists for T20 World Cup 2026

The group stage will have four groups of five teams each, with every team playing the others once. The top two teams from each of these four groups will move into the Super 8 stage. Based on the ICC seedings, the eight qualified teams will be divided into the Super 8 groups.

My 4 T20 World Cup semi finalists will be … India , England , NZ & Australia … #OnOn #India

— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) February 2, 2026

India will begin their campaign against United States of America (USA) on February 07 at the iconic Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, while England, after preparing for the Sri Lanka home T20I series, will start the tournament against Nepal on February 08 at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata.

Meanwhile, Australia, after a 3-0 series defeat in Pakistan, will land in Sri Lanka and lock horns with Ireland at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Kandy on February 11. On the other hand, New Zealand will face Afghanistan in their opening clash against Afghanistan on February 08 at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai.

The former England captain, Michael Vaughan, requested caution post England’s overwhelming Ashes 2025/26 victory at the Melbourne Cricket Ground as they head into the fifth and final game of the series at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG). The former captain underlined that ending the series on a clinical note would be crucial for captain Ben Stokes and head coach Brendon McCullum.

England responded strongly at the MCG as the game was played on a bowling-friendly surface, which produced 36 wickets, all failing to pace. He felt that the last win was more like a lottery and believes that this team and the management would need to show progress in winning a hard-fought contest.

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“I think it's a massive game for England [in Sydney]. It's nice to win a game of cricket, but let's be honest, it was a complete lottery in Melbourne. It wasn't a proper game of Test match cricket. For the future and for this management in particular, they need to win a strong game of cricket here. That's not a two-dayer.” Vaughan expressed in the Sydney Morning Herald.

Michael Vaughan gives England new goal for Sydney Test

England’s Melbourne win was their first Test victory in Australia since 2011, bringing an end to a wait of over 5000 days. Under McCullum, they have now played 45 Tests, winning 25 and losing 17. Vaughan stresses the New Year’s Test could prove to be decisive in their leadership set-up for the future.

“For this management to carry on, the likes of Ben and Baz - I'm pretty sure they will carry on - but I think they need a good week for that to be absolutely rock solid. There's a huge appetite within the group to keep [McCullum] on. But fundamentally, if they get pummeled in Sydney, there needs to be some honest conversations.” Vaughan added.

“I think chopping and changing is not necessarily the right thing for English cricket. Whatever happens at the end of this tour, they've got to accept that they got a lot of things wrong. If they're going to be so stubborn as to think that they were a bit unlucky, or that things didn't quite go the way they wanted.” The former England captain concluded.

Former England Test captain Michael Vaughan did not hold back from trolling Wasim Jaffer after India were swept 2-0 at home by South Africa. Taking to X, Vaughan tagged the former Indian opener and wrote, "Don’t worry. I know how you are feeling." His post came moments after India’s crushing defeat in the Guwahati Test.

India were already in deep trouble while chasing an improbable 549, ending Day 4 at 27/2. On the final day, the hosts folded quickly, losing their remaining eight wickets for just 113 additional runs. This result gave South Africa their first Test series victory on Indian soil in 25 years and was a historic red-ball triumph for the visitors.

Simon Harmer was the star of the series, picking up six wickets in the second innings to finish with 17 wickets at an excellent average of 8.94, earning him the award for Player of the Series. With this loss, India crashed to fifth in the World Test Championship (WTC) standings, severely denting their chances of reaching the 2027 WTC final.

Vaughan–Jaffer Banter Continues as India Suffer Heaviest Home Defeat

The trolling wasn’t out of the blue; Jaffer had earlier taken a dig at Vaughan when England were thrashed by Australia within two days in Perth. Vaughan hit back during the Guwahati Test, especially after Marco Jansen dismantled India with a six-wicket haul on Day 3.

Don’t worry @WasimJaffer14 .. I know how you are feeling .. #INDvSA

— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) November 26, 2025

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India’s 408-run defeat in Guwahati stands as their heaviest Test loss by runs at home. South Africa dominated from the start, putting up 489 in the first innings and stretching their control by adding 260 more after choosing not to enforce the follow-on. Ravindra Jadeja fought hard with a 54 off 87 balls, but the rest of India’s batting lineup faltered once again. With this win, Temba Bavuma became only the second South African captain after Hansie Cronje to win a Test series in India.

The former England captain, Michael Vaughan, has ripped apart the Ben Stokes-led side’s batting during the opening Ashes 2025/26 Test at the Optus Stadium in Perth. In the first innings, they were bundled out for 172 runs in just 32.5 overs, with Harry Brook being the only half-century in the department. 

Vaughan reckoned that the approach from the tourists in this game was not up to the mark as he lamented a few specific shots from the England batters against the left-arm Australia pacer, Mitchell Starc, who enjoyed 10 wickets in the two-day Test match.

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“And I am looking at this England team, thinking, why did you play so many shots to a world-class bowler like Mitchell Starc. He got 10 wickets. But there were lots of mistakes from the batters. And we have been telling it for a long time that to win in Australia, you can’t play one expensive way down under. This has never been done before for a reason.” Vaughan expressed on Fox Cricket’s commentary.

Watch: Michael Vaughan suggests England learn after Ashes 2025/26 Perth defeat

Vaughan also felt that this only Bazball way of batting won’t be able to push England to win in Australia. Down under, they have now lost 14 of their previous 16 Test matches as the former Ashes-winning leader wanted this side to learn from their mistakes this week.

 

 

 

 

 

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“This England side needs to learn, and that too very quickly. You've got to go up and down through gears. You can’t go for those big drives, especially at the start of their innings. If England continues to play this aggressively, they will be great entertainers. Let’s be honest- we have all been entertained greatly in these two days. But they are not going to win.” The former Yorkshire batter added.

“To bat for 67 overs in a Test match is not good enough. I just worry that on this side, they have enough competitors from 1 to 11 in a game. But you just can’t be competitive without brains. You can’t just play one way. They have to learn from the mistakes.” Michael Vaughan concluded.

The upcoming Ashes 2025/26 is just a couple of weeks away before its commencement on November 21 between Australia and England at the Optus Stadium. The biggest news of the series is that the home side’s captain, Pat Cummins, has been ruled out of the curtain raiser with Steve Smith returning to don the captain’s blazer for another time.

But going into the series, the discussion has been around whether the Ashes brings more hype to the fans than the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, which is played between Australia and India. The final-match series between the two sides last year attracted a huge fanbase, while the Ashes contain the history and memories of the game.

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“No question the India v Aussie series of late down under has been more competitive .. but don’t tell them they are bigger than an Ashes .. the buildup down in Oz for this Ashes is absolutely huge .. you don’t do that for an IND v Oz series.” The former England captain, Michael Vaugh, sparks controversy with his statement on X (formerly known as Twitter).

Michael Vaughan fires controversy on X ahead of Ashes 2025/26 in comparison with BGT

Australia is currently featuring in the five-match T20I series against the Suryakumar Yadav-led side. The home side is 2-1 down in the series heading into the fifth and final game at the Gabba in Brisbane. Before the T20I leg, the focus for them was on the three-match ODI series, which the Mitchel Marsh-led side won by a 2-1 margin.

No question the India v Aussie series of late down under have been more competitive .. but don’t tell they are bigger than an Ashes .. the build up down in Oz for this Ashes is absolutely huge .. you don’t that for an IND v Oz series .. #Fact #OnOn

— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) November 7, 2025

Since announcing their Test retirements respectively, Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma returned to the ODI format after playing their last international clash for India during the Champions Trophy 2025 final against New Zealand. The former smashed an unbeaten half-century during the third ODI at the SCG while Rohit remained unbeaten for a century.

Australia’s several players have shifted their focus to the Ashes by preparing in the Sheffield Shield game. The management decided to drop Sam Konstas for the series after his poor returns of 50 runs in six innings with two ducks in the Caribbean earlier this year.