"All the team players gathered at the swimming pool of their hotel and gave Vaughan best wishes (and a) birthday card as the captain cut the cake," team media manager Andrew Walpole told AFP.

England is in Pakistan for a 58-day tour starting on November 12. They will play three Tests and five limited-overs internationals.

The tour comes after England claimed their first Ashes victory in 16 years, beating Australia 2-1 earlier this year.

The Yorkshire batsman's calm leadership has been credited with lifting England's performance which culminated in the Ashes victory.

Since taking over as captain from Nasser Hussain in 2003, Vaughan has led England in the same number of Tests as his age.

Under Vaughan, England have won 19, drawn seven and lost just five Tests.