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“I'm probably going to have to work hard on my right knee for the rest of my career.”

Quote by Michael Vaughan

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Michael Vaughan

Michael Vaughan is a renowned cricketer from the United Kingdom, born on October 29, 1974. He served as the captain of the England cricket team and led the team to victory in the ICC World Twenty20 tournament in 2005. Vaughan is known for his exceptional batting skills and leadership qualities. more

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