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There have been batsmen with unusual techniques throughout the history of cricket, but few as outrageously unorthodox as Eoin Morgan. Not only does he get away with the most astounding of strokes (who else would you back steering a ball from outside leg-stump or reverse-sweeping over a wicketkeeper’s head with full return?), but he is also one of the most successful batsmen under pressure.
Gifted with the rare ability of making a mockery of the bowler’s line and length as well as field placements irrespective of match conditions, the Dublin-born Morgan was spotted early by the Irish, and made his ODI debut for them at a mere 19, scoring 99 against Scotland.
Unfortunately for Ireland, he sought greater heights, and he was forced to make a move to England in order to gain more recognition, opportunities at the highest level, and the Holy Grail — a Test cap. He earned a contract with Middlesex, and never looked back since.
With Twenty20 leagues sprouting like mushrooms across the globe, Morgan became an instant hit, starting with a $200,000 contract with RCB in the IPL. He has played some outrageous innings, especially in T20Is (the 45-ball 85 not out against South Africa at New Wanderers and the 31-ball 71 not out against India at Edgbaston are perhaps his finest).
Unfortunately, Morgan has not really got going in the longest format despite having a decent start to his career. He ran through a lean ODI patch in 2014, but since Alastair Cook did worse, the role of the England ODI captain was thrust upon him just ahead of the 2015 ICC World Cup.
It turned out to be a disastrous campaign, but Morgan turned England's limited-overs fortunes around. Fresh blood was brought in, specialists were identified, and England adopted a fearless campaign like they had never done before.
Morgan also led England to the 2016 World T20 final, and is the highest ODI run-scorer from the British Isles.
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Career | M | In | R | NO | HS | Avg | BF | SR | 100s | 50s | 4s | 6s | Ct | St |
Test | 16 | 24 | 700 | 1 | 130 | 30.43 | 1278 | 54.77 | 2 | 3 | 77 | 6 | 11 | 0 |
ODIs | 243 | 226 | 7620 | 33 | 148 | 39.48 | 8339 | 91.37 | 14 | 46 | 645 | 219 | 87 | 0 |
T20s | 102 | 96 | 2311 | 18 | 91 | 29.62 | 1669 | 138.4 | 0 | 14 | 176 | 113 | 41 | 0 |
World Cup | 36 | 34 | 924 | 2 | 148 | 28.87 | 1046 | 88.33 | 2 | 3 | 87 | 34 | 20 | 0 |
Career | M | B | R | W | Avg | EC | SR | 5WI | 10WM | BBI | BBM |
Test | 16 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | ||
ODIs | 243 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | ||
T20s | 102 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | ||
World Cup | 36 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Test Debut
England v Bangladesh at Lord's Cricket Ground, St John's Wood, May 27, 2010
Last Test
Pakistan v England at Dubai Sports City Stadium, Dubai, February 3, 2012
ODI Debut
Scotland v Ireland at Cambusdoon New Ground, Alloway, August 5, 2006
Last ODI
India v England at Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Gahunje, March 23, 2021
T20 Debut
England v Netherlands at Lord's Cricket Ground, St John's Wood, June 5, 2009
Last T20
India v England at Sardar Patel Stadium, Motera, Ahmedabad, March 20, 2021
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Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh - 1st Test
Sri Lanka
Match begins at 10:00 IST (04:30 GMT)
Malaysia vs Netherlands - Match 5
Malaysia
Match begins at 12:00 IST (06:30 GMT)
Zimbabwe vs Pakistan - 1st T20I
Zimbabwe
Match begins at 14:30 IST (09:00 GMT)
Punjab Kings vs Sunrisers Hyderabad - Match 14
Punjab Kings
Match begins at 15:30 IST (10:00 GMT)
Kolkata Knight Riders vs Chennai Super Kings - Match 15
Kolkata Knight Riders
Match begins at 19:30 IST (14:00 GMT)
Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh - 2nd Test
29 Apr, 2021 10:00 IST
Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Kandy
Zimbabwe vs Pakistan - 1st Test
29 Apr, 2021 13:00 IST
Harare Sports Club, Harare
22 Apr, 2021 13:00 IST
Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground, Kirtipur
Zimbabwe vs Pakistan - 2nd T20I
23 Apr, 2021 14:30 IST
Harare Sports Club, Harare
Zimbabwe vs Pakistan - 3rd T20I
25 Apr, 2021 14:30 IST
Harare Sports Club, Harare
Chennai Super Kings vs Royal Challengers Bangalore - Match 19
25 Apr, 2021 15:30 IST
Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
Mumbai Indians vs Rajasthan Royals - Match 24
29 Apr, 2021 15:30 IST
Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi
Rajasthan Royals vs Sunrisers Hyderabad - Match 28
02 May, 2021 15:30 IST
Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi
Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Rajasthan Royals - Match 16
22 Apr, 2021 19:30 IST
Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
Punjab Kings vs Mumbai Indians - Match 17
23 Apr, 2021 19:30 IST
MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
Rajasthan Royals vs Kolkata Knight Riders - Match 18
24 Apr, 2021 19:30 IST
Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Delhi Capitals - Match 20
25 Apr, 2021 19:30 IST
MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
Punjab Kings vs Kolkata Knight Riders - Match 21
26 Apr, 2021 19:30 IST
Narendra Modi Stadium, Motera, Ahmedabad
Delhi Capitals vs Royal Challengers Bangalore - Match 22
27 Apr, 2021 19:30 IST
Narendra Modi Stadium, Motera, Ahmedabad
Chennai Super Kings vs Sunrisers Hyderabad - Match 23
28 Apr, 2021 19:30 IST
Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi
Delhi Capitals vs Kolkata Knight Riders - Match 25
29 Apr, 2021 19:30 IST
Narendra Modi Stadium, Motera, Ahmedabad
Punjab Kings vs Royal Challengers Bangalore - Match 26
30 Apr, 2021 19:30 IST
Narendra Modi Stadium, Motera, Ahmedabad
Mumbai Indians vs Chennai Super Kings - Match 27
01 May, 2021 19:30 IST
Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi
Punjab Kings vs Delhi Capitals - Match 29
02 May, 2021 19:30 IST
Narendra Modi Stadium, Motera, Ahmedabad
Kolkata Knight Riders vs Royal Challengers Bangalore - Match 30
03 May, 2021 19:30 IST
Narendra Modi Stadium, Motera, Ahmedabad
Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Mumbai Indians - Match 31
04 May, 2021 19:30 IST
Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi
Rajasthan Royals vs Chennai Super Kings - Match 32
05 May, 2021 19:30 IST
Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi
Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Punjab Kings - Match 33
06 May, 2021 19:30 IST
Narendra Modi Stadium, Motera, Ahmedabad
Punjab Kings vs Sunrisers Hyderabad - Match 14
21 Apr, 2021 15:30 IST | 10:00 GMT
MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
Kolkata Knight Riders vs Chennai Super Kings - Match 15
21 Apr, 2021 19:30 IST | 14:00 GMT
Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Rajasthan Royals - Match 16
22 Apr, 2021 19:30 IST | 14:00 GMT
Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
Punjab Kings vs Mumbai Indians - Match 17
23 Apr, 2021 19:30 IST | 14:00 GMT
MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
Rajasthan Royals vs Kolkata Knight Riders - Match 18
24 Apr, 2021 19:30 IST | 14:00 GMT
Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
Chennai Super Kings vs Rajasthan Royals - Match 12
Chennai Super Kings beat Rajasthan Royals by 45 runs
Delhi Capitals vs Punjab Kings - Match 11
Delhi Capitals beat Punjab Kings by 6 wickets
Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Kolkata Knight Riders - Match 10
Royal Challengers Bangalore beat Kolkata Knight Riders by 38 runs
Mumbai Indians vs Sunrisers Hyderabad - Match 9
Mumbai Indians beat Sunrisers Hyderabad by 13 runs
Punjab Kings vs Chennai Super Kings - Match 8
Chennai Super Kings beat Punjab Kings by 6 wickets