Archie Vaughan, son of former England captain Michael Vaughan, has signed his first professional contract with Somerset. The 18-year-old top-order batter and offspinner has been with Somerset’s academy since 2020 and attended Millfield School. His contract starts November 1 and covers the 2025 and 2026 seasons. Vaughan debuted for Somerset’s second team in 2022 and has played for Taunton St Andrews. todaymatchprediction He participated in the main squad’s pre-season tour in the UAE, scoring 35 off 28 balls against Yorkshire in the Abu Dhabi T20 Counties Super Cup
Archie Vaughan, son of former England captain Michael Vaughan, aims to gain experience and learn from seasoned players after signing his first professional contract with Somerset. Somerset’s director of cricket, Andy Hurry, praised Archie for his hard work and impressive performances, which earned him opportunities in the second XI. Michael Vaughan’s legacy includes 82 Tests and 86 ODIs, and Archie joins other children of former England players, like Andrew Flintoff’s sons and Josh de Caires, who are also making their mark in domestic cricket​