Quotes by Andrew Walpole

“We are hopeful he will be fit for the first Test.”

“Marcus is down with flu while Liam has a stomach ailment.”

“We are hoping he will play the first test. Well assess the situation at the end of the tour match.”

“Vaughan is not playing this match as a precautionary measure.”

“It is a recurrence of the knee problem he had in Pakistan. He felt stiffness in the right knee, and will continue treatment throughout the day. Hopefully hell be fit for the first test.”

“We wouldnt comment on any application for roles at the ECB. Interviews will be taking place shortly and we would hope to be in a position to make an announcement during Englands tour in India.”

“Vaughan is going home. Its too early to say whether he is ruled out of the series altogether.”

“He [Vaughan] is ruled out of this Test, but is not out of the series at this stage. Vaughan is to return home for treatment. It is too early to say whether he will be fit for the remaining two Tests and the one-day series.”

“Vaughan is ruled out. He is going home.”

“He has not been ruled out of the entire tour but is going to miss the first Test and is returning home.”