MICHAEL VAUGHAN failed to take to the field on day four of Yorkshire’s draw against Worcestershire after injuring his troublesome right knee whilst playing football.

The ex-England captain, who has already had four separate operations on the joint, fell awkwardly during the Tykes’ warm-up.

“He has twisted it”, confirmed director of professional cricket Martyn Moxon.

“There is no structural damage but he is a doubt for Sunday’s clash against Gloucestershire in the Friends Provident Trophy”.

It ends a miserable week for Vaughan, who also missed out on the England Test squad as well as making just five against Worcestershire in a match were four others made centuries.

On the field and in a game long destined for a draw, a brilliant partnership from Worcestershire’s Vikram Solanki and Moeen Ali also made sure Yorkshire didn’t pick up the bonus points they would have liked.

Resuming on 100 for two, the minimum requirement for the Tykes’ bowlers on day four was to take seven more wickets to pick up maximum points, but the visitors third wicket pairing made sure it never looked possible.

Together they beat a 66- year-old record against Yorkshire with a partnership of 317, the forth highest the county has ever achieved in its 110 year history.

Solanki was the real star with a stylish 206 not out, whilst 21-year-old Moeen Ali was his able deputy.

Playing his 20th first-class match, he recorded his maiden century with an assured 153, and it wasn’t until well into the evening session that Ajmal Shahzad ousted him to end the prolific duos stay.

That secured a first bowling point for Yorkshire to add to the four they gained whilst batting but it was as good as it got.

The lack of wickets on the final day and throughout the game was clearly cause for concern at the end.

“It was difficult to get a result on that pitch”, said a frustrated captain Anthony Mc- Grath.

“When you’re playing at home you need to win games, we’re going to need to have a look at the wicket”.

“It seemed to get better and better as the game went on and the fact only nine wickets fell in the whole game is concerning”.

“I think we drew six times at Headingley last season but we have a strong attack with the likes of Bresnan and Hoggard so we have to find a way of getting victories”.

In the end Worcestershire declared on 405 for three to end the contest, with only Tim Bresnan really having anything to celebrate after he was called up for the England oneday squad. It ends a good few days for the 24-year-old after his inclusion in the Test party.