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Michael Vaughan "more than open" to role with ECB following Paul Downton exit

Former England captain Michael Vaughan admits that he is "more than open" to taking a role with the ECB following Paul Downton's departure.

Former England captain Michael Vaughan has admitted that he would consider taking on a role with the England and Wales Cricket Board following the departure of managing director Paul Downton.

The reshuffle was made on Wednesday evening, one month after England failed to get past the group stage of the World Cup in Australia and New Zealand.

Downton, who was involved in the sacking of batsman Kevin Pietersen last year, spent 14 months in the role, but his title has now been scrapped in favour of a director of England cricket position.

Widespread reports have claimed that Vaughan, who captained England to Ashes glory in 2005, is favourite to join the ECB, despite being critical of the board in the past.

During an interview on BBC Radio 5 live, Vaughan admitted that he was "more than open" to taking a role with the ECB, and added: "We have to get cricket talked about more in the UK.

"I am certainly one of the few who would have the phone ready to have a conversation - whether in this role, another role or a forward-thinking visionary trying to move English cricket forward."

Former England captains Nasser Hussain and Andrew Strauss are also reportedly being considered for the vacancy.

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Former England captain Michael Vaughan on the field ahead of day three of the First Ashes Test match between Australia and England at The Gabba on November 23, 2013
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