Paul Downton was understood to be talking to the ECB on Thursday . Vaughan has emerged as favourite for new role of director of cricket . Michael Vaughan was sacked as England 's managing director on Wednesday . Vaughan will want unprecedented responsibility if he is to take up role . Alec Stewart and Andrew Strauss also being considered for the role .
Michael Vaughan was understood to be talking to the ECB on Thursday . Vaughan has emerged as favourite for new role of director of cricket . Paul Downton was sacked as England 's managing director on Wednesday . Vaughan will want unprecedented responsibility if he is to take up role . Alec Stewart and Andrew Strauss also being considered for the role .