Why did Eoin Morgan leave India?
Morgan has been ruled out after sustaining a split webbing between his thumb and index finger of the right hand during a 66-run defeat by India in Tuesday’s series opener, an injury that required four stitches. India too are facing injury concerns.
Is Eoin Morgan dropped?
“It’s always something I’ve said, that [being dropped] is always an option,” he said. “I’m not going to stand in the way of the team winning the World Cup. Obviously I’ve been short on runs, my captaincy has been pretty good as it goes. But yeah is the answer.”
Why is Eoin Morgan not playing 2nd ODI?
Eoin Morgan will be taking no further part in the ODI series against India after the England captain ruled himself out of the second and third matches in Pune due to a split webbing. In his absence, wicketkeeper-batsman Jos Buttler will be leading the team.
Why is Eoin Morgan not playing the Test against India?
England captain Eoin Morgan will miss the last two ODIs of the three-match series against India after he sustained a split webbing between his thumb and index finger during the first ODI on Tuesday, England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) said on Thursday. Jos Buttler will lead the England side in Morgan’s absence.
Where is Eoin Morgan now?
Kolkata Knight RidersBatsman
England cricket teamBatsmanMiddlesex County Cricket ClubBatsman
Eoin Morgan/Current teams
In the 2020 IPL auction, he was sold to Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) for 5.25 crores, and during the season was appointed KKR’s captain. In the 2021 season Morgan led KKR to its third IPL final where they lost to Chennai Super Kings.
Who is the T20 captain of England?
Eoin Morgan
Eoin Morgan will captain England’s five-match T20 tour to the West Indies next month under stand-in coach Paul Collingwood.
Is Eoin Morgan injured?
Wicketkeeper Jos Buttler will lead England in Morgan’s absence. Morgan injured his hand late in India’s innings in the series opener but did return to bat after having four stitches. He took part in a fielding drill on Thursday but afterwards declared himself unfit.