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Vaughan out for nought on return Vaughan out for a duck on return
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England's Ashes-winning captain Michael Vaughan has returned to action for the first time since June following a serious knee injury.England's Ashes-winning captain Michael Vaughan has returned to action for the first time since June following a serious knee injury.
But he was out for a duck after facing just seven balls for England's Academy side, who were playing a Western Australia XI in Perth.But he was out for a duck after facing just seven balls for England's Academy side, who were playing a Western Australia XI in Perth.
He fielded for the first 40 minutes before taking a break, but then returned to the field once more. Vaughan, 32,opened the batting but he was out when he edged Darren Wates to the wicket-keeper.
He opened the batting but was soon back in the pavilion to the dismay of fans. He had earlier fielded in two one-hour spells as WA XI scored 218-8.
Academy: Michael Vaughan on the role of captaincy Academy: Michael Vaughan on the role of captaincy
Western Australia XI scored 218-8 in their innings in the one-day game and England were reduced to 8-3. England were struggling in reply, in the 44-overs per side match, reduced to 12-5.
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 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.
He wants to see how his knee reacts to standing around and twisting and turning in the field Peter Moores,Academy bossHe wants to see how his knee reacts to standing around and twisting and turning in the field Peter Moores,Academy boss
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.
Academy boss Peter Moores said Vaughan's rehabilitation is progressing well but it is too soon to say if he will be fit for the Melbourne Test.Academy boss Peter Moores said Vaughan's rehabilitation is progressing well but it is too soon to say if he will be fit for the Melbourne Test.
"The key with anybody's rehab is you just take it day by day and he's doing that," Moores told BBC Radio Five Live."The key with anybody's rehab is you just take it day by day and he's doing that," Moores told BBC Radio Five Live.
"He's netted a lot and he's hitting the ball very well but he knows that to play Test-match cricket he's got to be fully fit.""He's netted a lot and he's hitting the ball very well but he knows that to play Test-match cricket he's got to be fully fit."
Vaughan has had one failed attempt to return to action earlier this year.Vaughan has had one failed attempt to return to action earlier this year.
606 DEBATE: How big a difference would Vaughan make to the team? 606 DEBATE: How big a difference would Vaughan make to the team?
"He's come back once and had pain from it so he wants to make sure it's dead right," said Moores."He's come back once and had pain from it so he wants to make sure it's dead right," said Moores.
"He's looked fine. He trained with us yesterday and netted very well."He's looked fine. He trained with us yesterday and netted very well.
"He wants to get out in the field a little bit and see how his knee reacts to standing around and twisting and turning in the field and see if anything comes up."He wants to get out in the field a little bit and see how his knee reacts to standing around and twisting and turning in the field and see if anything comes up.
"The physios are interested in what sort of reaction he gets so we'll know a bit more tomorrow.""The physios are interested in what sort of reaction he gets so we'll know a bit more tomorrow."
Moores said the fact that Vaughan had come off the field was nothing to worry about.Moores said the fact that Vaughan had come off the field was nothing to worry about.
Vaughan is now back on the pitch, and Moores said: "Both sides have played 12 players, which gives a bit of flexibility to pull people on and off.Vaughan is now back on the pitch, and Moores said: "Both sides have played 12 players, which gives a bit of flexibility to pull people on and off.
"We've had two or three players come off, so basically it's a chance to rotate a little bit."We've had two or three players come off, so basically it's a chance to rotate a little bit.
"You only bat 11 players but it gives a bit of flexibility for both sides to get a few more people on the park to get some practice in a match situation.""You only bat 11 players but it gives a bit of flexibility for both sides to get a few more people on the park to get some practice in a match situation."