London, Aug 28: England captain Michael Vaughan was described as "totally out of order" by Worcestershire chairman John Elliott after he slammed the state of county cricket earlier this week.
Following England's 191-run reverse against South Africa in the fourth test at Headingley on Monday, Vaughan queried whether county cricket was breeding players who were "mentally tough" enough for international matches.
But Worcestershire chairman John Elliott yesterday hit back saying Vaughan and the rest of the England set-up needed to "look at themselves".
Elliott said: "I am very disappointed reading his statement - he has captained England in only three tests. I think he is totally out of order doing that.
"What does it say for the English County cricket clubs who are striving to improve the game and the standard of cricket in England?

"England should look internally. He has basically called the players a load of wimps who are not good enough to play test cricket.

"We have done everything for them. We have given them central contracts, brought in two divisions in the County championship and national league, made one-day cricket 45 overs etc.
"They have got all the help in the world with physios, psycho-analysts, dieticians and managers. They've got everything and they still can't get out there and play the game."
Bureau Report