Vaughan quits as England cricket captain

0 Comments | AFP, August, 2008

LONDON (AFP) — Michael Vaughan resigned on Sunday as England cricket captain, saying it was both the hardest and the easiest decision he has made.

His decision follows Saturday's five-wicket defeat against South Africa in the third Test at Edgbaston, which gave the Proteas an unassailable 2-0 lead in the four-match series.

"It's just the right time I feel to move forward with a new captain and new direction," a tearful Vaughan told a press conference.

"I've put my heart and soul into the job but my head is telling me to pack it in."

Vaughan said he now wanted to take a break and come back and finish the season for county cricket side Yorkshire.

"I just want to try and freshen up the mind and get back to playing as a batsmen. I do believe...