Eoin Morgan, the skipper of the England white-ball side, and the World Cup-winning captain of 2019 has announced his retirement from white-ball cricket. The 35-year-old was expected to announce his retirement for a while, but the manner and the timing of his announcement left everyone by surprise. Morgan was also a part of the squad that won the 2010 T20 World Cup in the West Indies.
Speaking to the ECB, Morgan said, “After careful deliberation and consideration, I am here to announce my retirement from international cricket with immediate effect. To call on time what has been without a doubt the most enjoyable and rewarding chapter of my career has not been an easy decision, but I believe that it is the right time to do so.”
“Perfect time, both for me, personally. And for both England white-ball sides I have led to this point. From my start in the international arena with Ireland to winning the World Cup in 2019, never lost sight of how integral family support is to any international sportsperson. To my Mum and Dad, my wife, Tara and our family around the world, thank you for your unconditional support throughout the good and more challenging times in my career. Without you all, this incredible journey would not have been possible.”
“Must also thank my teammates, coaches, supporters, and those behind the scenes who have made my career and any successes possible. Hugely proud of what I have achieved as a player and captain. But the things I always will cherish and remember the most are the memories I made with some of the greatest people I know along the way. Always been lucky enough to play in two World Cup-winning teams, but I believe the future for England’s white-ball teams is brighter than ever. We have more experience, more strength and more depth than ever before. I look forward to watching on with a huge level of excitement. To what lies ahead for me, will continue to enjoy playing at a domestic level while I can. Keen to playing and captaining London Spirit in the second edition of The Hundred this year.”
