Originally posted by arnie sidebottom:
<strong>Actually I would agree with your 'bits and pieces' description, particularly just after Sharjah, because he failed to build on the reputation he made there.
But over the years Adam has earned a good leadership reputation (some think that his team Surrey are the Manchester Utd of Cricket) at English County level and his batting (last year) has come on leaps and bounds. His bowling is another matter - not a great record, admittedly, but I think he is worthy of another shot at international level and he has an excellent temperament.
I've nothing against Vaughan - other than he's from Yawkshire
- I just think that carrying England's batting single handedly is probably enough for any one man right now ! Also, on his occasional excursion into captaincy he has not shown any particular aptitude.</strong><hr></blockquote>
Adam Hollioake might become a remarkable and successful one day captain he is not a genuine one-day all rounder is he?If he doesn't start looking a bit more special or makes show some consistency he'll find it hard to sustain a place in the team.He should first perform well and prove that he is worth a regular place in the team.
Vaughan might not have the captaincy experience.But Vaughan's temperament has impressed me a lot with vital innings at crucial moments against SouthAfrica Australia and India.He is strong and has the right attitude and application.Moreover by making Vaughan as captain,the long-term demands can be met as Vaughan will become battle-hardened soon.Moreover When Hussain calls it a day, then Vaughan will be more prepared(mentally) to take over the job.