Vaughan is considered one of many most interesting captains to have led England, masterminding the well-known 2005 Ashes collection win. He gained 26 of his 51 Assessments in cost between 2003 and 2008.

He added: “I take a look at somebody like Ollie Pope, who appears a implausible vice-captain. He is an excellent particular person to have subsequent to the captain to provide you with concepts. Typically vice-captains aren’t sensible captains.

“Marcus Trescothick was a powerful vice-captain for me however you would not wish to give him the captaincy.”

Pope, 27, is main England in a Take a look at for the fifth time. He beforehand stood in when Stokes had a hamstring damage final yr.

Below Pope, the house aspect face an uphill activity to win the decisive fifth Take a look at. After being set 374 to beat India, a goal that may signify their second-highest profitable chase in a Take a look at, they closed the third day on 50-1.

On Saturday, with out the injured Chris Woakes, England had been left counting on the trio of seamers Gus Atkinson, Josh Tongue and Jamie Overton.

Although they had been ultimately in a position to dismiss India for 396 of their second innings, England had been hampered by six dropped catches.

“It’s not Ollie Pope’s fault England are on this place. It’s the dropped catches,” stated Vaughan.

“There have been a few instances he nipped off the sphere. It may need been for a consolation break, nevertheless it seemed like he was going off for tactical recommendation.

“I do not know properly sufficient and am not within the dressing room. I simply need one of the best captain who’s one of the best chief main the England aspect. I do not suppose a great vice-captain will essentially be a great captain.”