Michael Vaughan had to answer criticisms about his one-day credentials even before his cruel spate of injury problems after the winning 2005 Ashes series.

Despite several good opportunities, he has been unable to score a century in 77 limited-overs matches for England.

But he has scored 15 fifties, and if recovered from a hamstring injury, his tactical nous and unifying effect on the team will ensure he leads the Cricket World Cup challenge in the Caribbean next month.