Vaughan is currently out of action after knee surgery

"When you get asked to play something like seven one-day internationals you start to see fatigue creeping in and players mentally not switching on.

"They're mentally fatigued from being away, playing every single day, training every day," he told Five Live.

"There is an area you would like more leeway, where we're asked to play so many after a gruelling Test series."

I don't think it's fair to spectators, who pay good money to watch the best in the world South Africa's Jaques Kallis

Vaughan, who is recovering from knee surgery, is one of a glut of England stars currently injured, although he focused on the mental effects of burnout.

His call was echoed by South Africa all-rounder Jaques Kallis, out of action at the moment after elbow surgery.

"The amount of cricket has increased over the years and it's taking its toll on players," he said.

Burnout is a hot topic in international cricket at the moment, with ongoing tensions between players and administrators.

Although the International Cricket Council has relaxed its requirements for mandatory series, there is no limit on national boards organising their own matches.

Kallis believes the rotation systems that are creeping into the game to give players sufficient rest are cheating fans who want to see star names.

"If they continue with the schedule as heavy as it is, teams are going to start rotating and your best players aren't going to play every game," he added.

"I don't think that's fair to spectators, who pay good money to watch the best in the world and want to see the best playing."