Eoin Morgan Biography
Unorthodox Irish batsman Eoin Morgan’s achievements will forever seem tainted by his switch to lucrative England to represent the Three Lions in international cricket.
After successful youth stints in Ireland for Middlesex, Morgan made his ODI debut for Ireland in 2006 against Scotland, but then switched to England ahead of the 2009 T20 World Cup. He played his first game in English colours in 2009 against the West Indies in Bristol. An extended opportunity came in the 7-match ODI series at home against Australia, where he featured on six occasions with top-scores of 43 and 58, showcasing a penchant for the reverse sweep. He later represented England in the T20 World Cup, playing a solitary game against the Netherlands. He continued to perform well in both formats, with ODI centuries against Bangladesh and Australia in 2010. The left-hander’s ability to finish an innings drew comparisons to Australian Michael Bevan.
His dream of playing Tests – his primary reason to represent England – still eluded Morgan. After playing a crucial role in England’s World T20 success in 2010, Morgan was given his premier Test cap against the touring Bangladesh. He retained his place to face Pakistan a month later, where he also scored his maiden Test hundred. While many may doubt Moggie’s loyalty for turning against his home country, delving into a professional’s need to challenge himself with and against the best in the business, may render those doubts harsh.
Fast Facts
Eoin Morgan became the first player in history to score an ODI hundred for two nations, namely Ireland and England.
He also became the first ODI player to score 99 on debut, being run out against Scotland while representing Ireland.
Morgan was rewarded with the NBC Denis Compton Award in 2003, 04 and he also went on to become one of the Five Wisden Cricketers of the Year in 2011.
Unorthodox Irish batsman Eoin Morgan’s achievements will forever seem tainted by his switch to lucrative England to represent the Three Lions in international cricket.
After successful youth stints in Ireland for Middlesex, Morgan made his ODI debut for Ireland in 2006 against Scotland, but then switched to England ahead of the 2009 T20 World Cup. He played his first game in English colours in 2009 against the West Indies in Bristol. An extended opportunity came in the 7-match ODI series at home against Australia, where he featured on six occasions with top-scores of 43 and 58, showcasing a penchant for the reverse sweep. He later represented England in the T20 World Cup, playing a solitary game against the Netherlands. He continued to perform well in both formats, with ODI centuries against Bangladesh and Australia in 2010. The left-hander’s ability to finish an innings drew comparisons to Australian Michael Bevan.
His dream of playing Tests – his primary reason to represent England – still eluded Morgan. After playing a crucial role in England’s World T20 success in 2010, Morgan was given his premier Test cap against the touring Bangladesh. He retained his place to face Pakistan a month later, where he also scored his maiden Test hundred. While many may doubt Moggie’s loyalty for turning against his home country, delving into a professional’s need to challenge himself with and against the best in the business, may render those doubts harsh.
Fast Facts
Eoin Morgan became the first player in history to score an ODI hundred for two nations, namely Ireland and England.
He also became the first ODI player to score 99 on debut, being run out against Scotland while representing Ireland.
Morgan was rewarded with the NBC Denis Compton Award in 2003, 04 and he also went on to become one of the Five Wisden Cricketers of the Year in 2011.
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