Vaughan set to quit as one-day captain

Michael Vaughan is expected to resign from the captaincy of England's one-day team tomorrow to concentrate on extending his Test career in the wake of his serious knee injuries and reclaiming the Ashes in 2009.

Vaughan, 32, has been in charge of England's one-day fortunes ever since Nasser Hussain stepped down in the wake of the 2003 World Cup. He has led the side in 60 matches, winning 32 and losing 22, but in that time, he has been unable to establish his credentials as a one-day batsman. His career average is a meagre 27.15 from 86 games, and he has never made an ODI century.

His hold on the one-day captaincy was weakened during the recent World Cup in the Caribbean. He managed just 130 runs in England's first eight games of the tournament before massaging his figures somewhat with a quickfire 79 against West Indies at Barbados, and in the field he was unable to inspire his side in the wake of the infamous "Fredalo" incident in St Lucia.

According to a report in The Daily Mirror, Vaughan has already informed his friends and family of his decision, and a further announcement is expected after the completion of the Durham Test. Although in principle, Vaughan is against the splitting of the England captaincy, he recognises he will not be around for the 2011 World Cup in the subcontinent.

Meanwhile, Vaughan's hold on the Test captaincy has been consolidated since his return to the side after an 18-month gap. He cemented his place as a batsman with a century in his comeback innings at Headingley, and has since overtaken Peter May as England's most successful Test captain, with 21 wins in 35 matches.

On Friday, England's selectors announce their squad to take on West Indies in two Twenty20 matches and three ODIs. Paul Collingwood is widely tipped to take over Vaughan's role, although Kevin Pietersen is also in the running.