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Eoin Morgan

Eoin morgan
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Eoin Joseph Gerard Morgan (born 10 September 1986) is an Irish-born cricket commentator and former international cricketer who represented both Ireland and England. A left-handed batsman, he captained England in limited-overs cricket from 2015 until his international retirement in June 2022, leading the side to its first ICC Cricket World Cup title in 2019. He is widely regarded as one of England's greatest limited-overs captains.

Key facts

Full name Eoin Joseph Gerard Morgan
Born 10 September 1986
Batting style Left-handed
National sides Ireland; England
County Middlesex
Formats Test, ODI, T20I
England captain (limited overs) 2015–2022
International retirement June 2022
Retirement from all cricket 13 February 2023
Current role Cricket commentator

Background

Born in Ireland, Morgan first played One Day International cricket for the Irish national team before transitioning to the England set-up. He became the first player to score an ODI century for two different nations. In domestic cricket in England, he represented Middlesex.

International career

Early years and the 2010 ICC World Twenty20

Morgan was a member of the England squad that won the 2010 ICC World Twenty20, England's first global limited-overs title. He went on to play for England in Test, ODI and T20I cricket.

Captaincy

After Alastair Cook was removed as ODI captain on 19 December 2014, Morgan was appointed England's captain for the 2015 Cricket World Cup, having previously served as stand-in captain in ODIs and T20Is. Under his leadership, England reached the final of the 2016 ICC World Twenty20.

2019 ICC Cricket World Cup

Morgan led England to victory at the 2019 ICC Cricket World Cup, the country's first title in the tournament. During the competition, he set the record for the most sixes in an ODI innings, hitting 17 against Afghanistan.

Milestones and retirement

In March 2021, in the third T20I against India, Morgan became the first male England cricketer to play 100 T20Is, of which 57 had been as captain. He retired from international cricket in June 2022 and announced his retirement from all forms of the game on 13 February 2023. As of 2026, he remains the most-capped player for England in ODI matches.

Timeline

  • 10 September 1986 – Born in Ireland.
  • 2010 – Part of England's ICC World Twenty20-winning squad.
  • 19 December 2014 – Appointed England ODI captain following Alastair Cook's removal.
  • 2015 – Captains England at the Cricket World Cup.
  • 2016 – Leads England to the ICC World Twenty20 final.
  • 2019 – Captains England to their first ICC Cricket World Cup title; sets record for most sixes in an ODI innings (17 v Afghanistan).
  • March 2021 – Becomes the first male England cricketer to play 100 T20Is.
  • June 2022 – Retires from international cricket.
  • 13 February 2023 – Announces retirement from all forms of cricket.

Significance

Morgan's tenure as captain marked a transformation of England's white-ball cricket, culminating in their maiden 50-over World Cup triumph in 2019. His record as England's most-capped ODI player and his unique distinction of scoring ODI centuries for two nations underline his standing in the modern history of the limited-overs game.

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