Eoin Morgan is an English player who plays like an Australian. His positive game, with wonderful cricket shots mixed with authentic 21st century batting, makes him a difficult prospect for any bowler to bowl at and this is why England need him.
Morgan is a solid team member in both England’s T20 and one day international teams.
An example of his supreme talents were on display in Brisbane last month, when he scored 106 against the hosts by taking it to the Australians – something we haven’t seen enough of this summer.
As a T20 player he is terrific, averaging just over 30 with the bat at a strike rate of 131.59.
His record is similar in ODIs, averaging 41 with six centuries to his name.
Morgan’s unique ability to find the gaps, look busy and use the crease with his batting has created a confidence within him that his teammates could benefit from.
Eoin is also terrific in the field; whether it is close in the ring or back on the fence, Morgan’s footwork and catching is exquisite and he is arguably one of the best fielders in the country.
However, as we see with so many players, they can make it in the short form but struggle in the longer form.
Morgan has played 16 Test matches for England and during this time managed just three 50s and two centuries. H
is poor run of form in England’s shock loss to Pakistan on their UAE tour in 2012 caused his downfall and he hasn’t received another Test cap since.
The English batting order was reactive during the Ashes tour. They couldn’t break the Australian’s tight grip on them, and when they tried wickets would fall.
The players in the English order are very good, they have proven this over the years and they have just had a bad tour. With this being said however, it is time they introduce someone who can be innovative – like Eoin Morgan.
Morgan has the ability to break deadlocks. His uncanny style and confidence brings out the best in him but also the guys at the other end he is batting with.
If we look at England at the moment, Alastair Cook, Michael Carberry and Joe Root are all quality players yet can take some time to get going.
In the middle order, Kevin Pietersen is a stroke maker out of touch, Ian Bell is a very mature batsman and Ben Stokes is the up-and-coming all rounder.
The option is clear. Morgan comes in for the out of touch Pietersen, still leaving England with an innovative stroke player in the middle.
Eoin Morgan has had an opportunity at Test level, but yet again so did Phil Hughes and he is back in the Australian team.
There is an opportunity for England to give Morgan another go, and the time is now.
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