<p>The 34-year-old is expected to announce his decision later this week as "he does not want to block the progress of some promising young batsmen", the 'Daily Telegraph' reported.<br /><br />Vaughan, who led England to the historic 2005 Ashes triumph at home, had opted out of the Indian Premier League auction earlier this year to work harder towards an international comeback.<br /><br />But despite months of preparation, he couldn't find a place in England's 16-member pre-Ashes squad announced earlier this week.<br /><br />Vaughan's career had hit a rough patch soon after the high of 2005 Ashes with the flaring up of his right knee injury that required surgery.<br /><br />England's most successful captain tearfully gave up the job last August following poor form and fitness problems.<br /><br />His knee continued troubling him and despite declaring himself fit, he was not able to field a full day this year during the county season.<br /><br />Vaughan has played 82 Tests for England, captaining in 51 of them. He has also played 86 one-dayers, leading the side in 60 of these matches</p>
<p>The 34-year-old is expected to announce his decision later this week as "he does not want to block the progress of some promising young batsmen", the 'Daily Telegraph' reported.<br /><br />Vaughan, who led England to the historic 2005 Ashes triumph at home, had opted out of the Indian Premier League auction earlier this year to work harder towards an international comeback.<br /><br />But despite months of preparation, he couldn't find a place in England's 16-member pre-Ashes squad announced earlier this week.<br /><br />Vaughan's career had hit a rough patch soon after the high of 2005 Ashes with the flaring up of his right knee injury that required surgery.<br /><br />England's most successful captain tearfully gave up the job last August following poor form and fitness problems.<br /><br />His knee continued troubling him and despite declaring himself fit, he was not able to field a full day this year during the county season.<br /><br />Vaughan has played 82 Tests for England, captaining in 51 of them. He has also played 86 one-dayers, leading the side in 60 of these matches</p>