Former England captain Eoin Morgan retires from cricket
Eoin Morgan has announced his retirement from cricket.
The 2019 World Cup-winning captain bowed out of the international game last year, but has now brought a full close to a career studded with short-form success.
He made more 5000 runs in first class cricket and nearly 8000 in T20s across nearly 20 years as a professional.
“It is with great pride that I am announcing my retirement from all forms of cricket,” Morgan said in a statement. “After much deliberation, I believe that now is the right time to step away from the game that has given me so much over the years.
“Since my retirement from international cricket, I have been able to spend more time with my loved ones, and I look forward to being able to do so more and more in the future.
“Having said that, I will undoubtedly miss the adventure and challenges of playing professional cricket. Although I am calling time on my playing career, I will still be involved in the game, working alongside broadcasters at international and franchise tournaments as a commentator and pundit.
“I am sincerely looking forward to what the future holds.”
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