Whatever else happens in his life Michael Vaughan will be remembered forever as the English captain who won back the Ashes from Australia after a drought of nearly two decades.

At the peak of his powers Vaughan is as stylish and accomplished a batsman as any but it is the manner in which he handled people that is Vaughan's legacy.

As captain he brought out the best in enigmatic cricketers like Steve Harmison and set the stage for Kevin Pietersen to take over the reins of the team.

A thoughtful and emotional cricketer, Vaughan has shown the way for several young batsmen to come to grips with the rigours of international cricket.