Eoin Morgan first English cricketer to play 200 ODIs
England's ODI cricket team skipper Eoin Morgan scripted a record in the opening encounter of the ICC World Cup 2019 on Thursday. The experienced southpaw became the first English cricketer to appear in 200 ODI matches. England are in action against South Africa at the Oval in the 2019 World Cup. Batting first, England scored 311/8. Here's more.
Morgan registers a special feat for England
Morgan had earlier surpassed Paul Collingwood (197) in terms of playing the most ODIs for England. He achieved the same in the series against Pakistan earlier this month. To have reached the 200-mark milestone is quite an achievement for Morgan, who received a cap from former skipper Andrew Strauss. Morgan will be looking to guide England to their maiden World Cup win.
Morgan has changed the fortunes for England in ODIs
Morgan has been an excellent captain for England and he has changed the fortunes of the side in the last couple of years. After their group stage exit in the 2015 World Cup, there were a few doubts, but Morgan has worked his way through. He has led the side from the front and helped them achieve the number one status in ODI cricket.
Morgan's cricket journey from Ireland to England
Prior to the journey with England, the senior cricketer represented Ireland in 23 matches. He scored 774 runs at an average of 35.42. Morgan made his ODI debut for England against West Indies in 2009. Since then the player has gone on to become the highest run-scorer for England in ODI cricket. He has smashed 11 tons so far for them.
CWC: Morgan the man to deliver the goods for England
England enter the World Cup as the favorites to win the trophy. Morgan has played a crucial role in that middle order for the side. He has become their source of inspiration by delivering consistent shows. England will be looking to give their all at home. Morgan has been solid in 2019 and he started the World Cup with a fifty.
World Cup 2019: Morgan on captaining England
"I dreamt about scoring a Test match 100. I dreamt about hitting the winning runs in a World Cup final, potentially. But I never dreamt not even in my wildest dreams that I would captain a home World Cup," said Morgan to ICC.
