The Ashes 2025: Will Jacks' catch 'as good as I've ever seen', says Michael Vaughan

Former England captain Michael Vaughan has hailed the incredible catch by Surrey all-rounder Will Jacks, describing it as 'as good as I've ever seen'.

The catch occurred during a thrilling Ashes Test at Brisbane's Gabba ground. The moment saw Australia's Steve Smith fly a ball from behind his back to leg gully for what could have been an inexplicable drop. However, thanks to the agility and acrobatic prowess of Jacks, England was able to turn a potentially disastrous situation into a possible fightback.

According to Vaughan, it is no exaggeration that Jacks' effort surpasses even some of the greatest catches in Ashes history. The comparison has been made with Ben Stokes diving to his right at gully to catch Adam Voges in 2015, as well as Andrew Strauss making an unforgettable snaffle on Adam Gilchrist in 2005.

However, it's also worth noting that such comparisons can be subjective and that every catch is unique in its own right. Nevertheless, Jacks' incredible athleticism has undoubtedly secured his place in cricket history.

Vaughan immediately put the remarkable catch at number one among his top Ashes catches. The former England captain described the moment as 'hyperbole given the situation', but stated that it was undeniable that Jacks had done something truly special.

While Australia remain well in control of the match, England's fans were left ecstatic by this unexpected reprieve and can now look forward to an intriguing conclusion to the series.
 
I'm so hyped about that catch!!! ๐Ÿคฉ Will Jacks is literally a superhero on the field! The way he flipped around to snag that ball was insane ๐Ÿ’ฅ. I mean, even Michael Vaughan is raving about it, and he's not someone who's just saying it to be nice ๐Ÿ˜‚. It's like, yeah, Ben Stokes' catch in 2015 was cool and all, but this one takes the cake ๐Ÿฐ. I'm loving how England's fans are still buzzing about it, though - it's a huge morale boost for them going into the rest of the series ๐Ÿ™Œ. Can't wait to see what happens next! ๐Ÿ˜ƒ
 
That catch by Will Jacks was literally insane ๐Ÿคฏ๐Ÿ‘! I mean, who needs a superhero when you've got guys like Jacks saving the day? ๐Ÿ˜‚ For real though, I'm loving the drama and excitement of this Ashes Test - it's been ages since we've had such a thrilling series. Michael Vaughan is right, that catch was top-notch and will definitely be remembered for a long time. Can't wait to see how England bounce back from this, fingers crossed they can turn the game around ๐Ÿคž๐Ÿ’ช
 
I mean what a throw back ๐Ÿ˜‚! Will Jacks is like a superhero out there ๐Ÿฆธโ€โ™‚๏ธ catching balls from space... err I mean Australia's Steve Smith. Like, what are the chances?! ๐Ÿคฏ It's no wonder Michael Vaughan said it was "as good as he's ever seen". I'm pretty sure Jacks' cat could've made that catch too ๐Ÿ˜น. Anyways, England's fans can finally breathe a sigh of relief and enjoy the rest of the series without totally panicking ๐Ÿ˜…. Bring on the Ashes action! ๐Ÿ
 
๐Ÿคฉ I'm loving this comeback from England! That catch by Will Jacks was absolute magic ๐Ÿ˜. It reminded me of a scene from Spider-Man 2 where Spidey swings into action ๐Ÿ•ธ๏ธ, and I felt like screaming at the screen when it happened ๐Ÿ’ฅ. The way Jacks stretched out to his right and snagged that ball was a masterclass in athleticism ๐Ÿ‹๏ธโ€โ™‚๏ธ. It's no wonder Mike Vaughan is raving about it - that catch has got to be one of the best he's ever seen! ๐Ÿ˜Ž And can we talk about how great it was to see England giving Australia a scare? The Aussies might still be in control, but I'm all about an exciting Ashes series ๐Ÿ˜. Bring it on! ๐Ÿ
 
I'm loving the sports news lately! ๐ŸŸ๏ธ So Will Jacks just pulled off a catch that's being hailed as one of the best ever - I mean, who needs TV replays when you've got eyes like that? ๐Ÿ˜ฒ The guy literally flew across the ground to snag that ball and it was a total game-changer. And Vaughan saying it's 'as good as he's ever seen' isn't exactly hyperbole, tbh ๐Ÿ™ƒ. But let's not get ahead of ourselves - cricket's all about the drama and unpredictability, so we'll see how this one plays out. Still, if anyone knows a thing or two about great catches, it's Vaughan ๐Ÿ‘. The suspense is killing me! โฐ
 
I'm still in shock over Will Jacks' insane catch ๐Ÿคฏ! I mean, it was literally as good as Michael Vaughan said โ€“ no need for hyperbole ๐Ÿ˜‚. The way that ball flew from Smith's back and Jacks just swooped in like a hawk is something I've never seen before. And let's not forget the pressure he must have been under at that moment... mental toughness on a whole different level ๐Ÿ’ช. Still, can't help but feel England's got some life left in 'em now ๐Ÿ”ฅ, gotta keep watching this series unfold ๐Ÿ“บ!
 
I think it's pretty unfair to say it's one of the best catches ever made ๐Ÿค”... I mean, we've seen some crazy catches in Ashes history, like that one from Ben Stokes (you can't just compare every catch ๐Ÿ™„), but Jacks' effort was still super impressive. It's easy to get caught up in the excitement of it all and overstate how good something is ๐Ÿ˜…... Vaughan's right, though - every catch is unique, and you can't just lump 'em together like they're all created equal ๐Ÿ‘
 
I'm still trying to process what I just saw on the field ๐Ÿคฏ! That catch by Will Jacks was insane!! ๐Ÿ˜ฑ I mean, Steve Smith almost got dropped off his feet and Jacks just swooped in like a superhero ๐Ÿฆธโ€โ™‚๏ธ! The fact that it was as good as Michael Vaughan said is just mind-blowing... I don't think anyone could've done better than that! ๐Ÿคฉ Can we talk about how clutch this catch was? ๐Ÿ˜… It's moments like these that remind me why cricket is the best sport ever โค๏ธ.
 
Ugh ๐Ÿ™„, I'm so sick of these "greatest catches" comparisons on the internet! It's like, yeah, Will Jacks made a great catch, but is it really that special? ๐Ÿค” I mean, Ben Stokes making that save at gully in 2015 was just as impressive, and Strauss snaffling Adam Gilchrist back in 2005... those were game-changers. And don't even get me started on the fact that Vaughan himself said the catch is "hyperbole given the situation" ๐Ÿ™ƒ. Like, if he can admit to being surprised by it, then how valid are these comparisons? ๐Ÿคทโ€โ™‚๏ธ Still, I guess you have to give Jacks credit โ€“ that was a pretty insane thing for him to do ๐Ÿ˜ฒ!
 
I'm still trying to wrap my head around that insane catch ๐Ÿคฏ! I mean, you don't usually see that sort of athleticism on the pitch, especially from a fielder at leg gully. And to think it could've been a disaster for England if Will Jacks hadn't made that incredible effort... talk about turning the tables โšก๏ธ! The thing is, even though Vaughan's saying it's as good as he's ever seen, I'm not sure I entirely agree ๐Ÿค”... Ben Stokes' catch on Adam Voges in 2015 was pretty mental too ๐Ÿ˜ฑ. Still, gotta give props to Jacks for making that snag look effortless ๐Ÿ’ช!
 
OMG what a save ๐Ÿ™Œ! I'm literally speechless, I've been watching cricket since i was 10 and I've never seen anything like that! The lad has got skills for days ๐Ÿ˜‚. I mean I know it's Ashes and all, but this is something special. I love how Vaughan said it's as good as he's ever seen, that's some serious hype! ๐Ÿ˜… Can you imagine being in the crowd, seeing that catch and going wild ๐ŸŽ‰?
 
I'm so impressed with Will Jacks' catch at the Gabba ground ๐Ÿคฉ! It was literally one of those moments where you're just sitting there thinking "wow, how did he even do that?!" ๐Ÿ˜ฒ I mean, comparing it to some of Ben Stokes' and Andrew Strauss' iconic catches is definitely a fair one - that guy's got some serious skills ๐Ÿ™Œ. But what really gets me is how Vaughan said it was 'as good as I've ever seen', which is no small feat coming from the former England captain! ๐Ÿ˜… It just goes to show that even with all the experience and skill, sometimes you still need a bit of luck (and athleticism) to make those game-changing moments happen ๐Ÿ’ซ.
 
[Image of a meme with Will Jacks making an incredible catch, captioned "When you're trying to drop a ball behind your back but it lands in leg gully ๐Ÿคฃ๐Ÿ"]
 
can't believe what I just saw ๐Ÿ˜ฎ! Will Jacks' catch was INSANE!!! i mean, it's like he has superpowers or something ๐Ÿคฉ. that was one of those moments where you're sitting on the edge of your seat thinking 'oh no they're gonna lose this'. but then jack's amazing agility and reflexes kick in and it's like the whole momentum shifts ๐Ÿ”„. Vaughan is right, this catch is going down in history as one of the greatest catches ever! ๐Ÿ’ฅ
 
Ugh, what's up with the commentary on these catch highlights? ๐Ÿ™„ It's like they're trying too hard to make it sound epic! I mean, I get it, Will Jacks made an amazing catch, but do we really need all the hyperbole? "As good as Michael Vaughan has ever seen"? ๐Ÿ˜‚ Like, come on, mate, that's just a bit much. Can't they just give it some actual analysis or stats to back up the claim? And what's with all these comparisons to other players' catches? I mean, I love Ben Stokes and Adam Gilchrist too, but do we really need to shoehorn them into every single catch highlight reel? ๐Ÿค” Just let the player speak for themselves, you know? ๐Ÿ˜Š
 
I think what I love most about this catch is how it showcases Will Jacks' mental toughness... ๐Ÿคฏ he could've easily slipped up or gotten frustrated with Smith flying a ball at him, but nope! He just goes in like a boss and makes it happen! It's amazing to see athletes in the heat of the moment still manage to stay focused and composed under pressure. And let's be real, if that catch didn't go down, we'd all be talking about how England is toast ๐Ÿคฆโ€โ™‚๏ธ anyway!
 
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