Michael Vaughan’s son Archie signs professional deal at Somerset

Michael Vaughan’s 18-year-old son Archie has signed a professional contract with Somerset until the end of the 2026 season.

Archie, whose father captained England to Ashes glory in 2005 and scored 18 hundreds in 82 Tests, plays as a top-order batter and off-spinner.

The teenager is yet to make his first-team debut but has been part of the academy set-up at Taunton.

Archie told Somerset’s website ahead of his contract taking effect on November 1: “It’s something that I’ve worked extremely hard for and it’s something that I’ve strived for since I was a kid.

“To get the opportunity for a club where I’ve really enjoyed myself over the last few years is an honour.

“I will be looking to gain as much experience as I can and learn as much as I can from the more experienced players in the dressing room.”

Somerset director of cricket Andy Hurry said: “Archie is a young man with a bright future ahead of him.

“Since joining the academy he has demonstrated a genuine and strong desire to work incredibly hard and improve every facet of his game.

“This hard work alongside his impressive on-field performances have led to second XI opportunities, in which he has flourished.”

Michael Vaughan spent his entire county career at Yorkshire.

Archie is one of a number of sons of former England captains making their way in the game, with Josh de Caires, whose father is Sky Sports pundit Michael Atherton, an off-spinner and batter for Middlesex.

Andrew Flintoff’s boys Corey and Rocky have featured for Lancashire’s second XI , with 16-year-old Rocky recently hitting a century against Warwickshire.

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