Vaughan delighted to give state school kids Lord's opportunity

Sportsbeat Thu, 19 February 2026 at 11:59 am UTC·3 min read By Paul Martin, Sportsbeat Michael Vaughan credits his state school upbringing with boosting his problem-solving skills – and he now has his sights set on putting them into action. The former England captain, who attended Silverdale School in Sheffield, is the brainchild behind the Barclays Knight-Stokes Cup, a competition which will see non-fee-paying schools across the UK compete to feature in a showpiece final at Lord’s.Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement Ten of the 16-man England squad who travelled on the recent Ashes tour were privately educated and...