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Matthew Mott celebrates winning the T20 World Cup with England in November 2022

Morgan plays down 'far-fetched' talk of England job

Eoin Morgan has distanced himself from the England white-ball coach's job and says Matthew Mott should be given more time.

Cricket • 01 Nov 23

Eoin Morgan with the ICC World Cup trophy

Eoin Morgan retires from all forms of cricket

England's World Cup-winning captain Eoin Morgan has announced his retirement from all forms of cricket.

Cricket • 13 Feb 23

'Right time' to go as Morgan confirms retirement

England's World Cup-winning captain Eoin Morgan insisted now was "the right time" to step down as he announced his retirement from international cricket.

Cricket • 28 Jun 22

Eoin Morgan led England to World Cup glory

England captain Morgan set for international retirement

England's World Cup-winning captain Eoin Morgan is set to announce his retirement from international cricket.

Cricket • 27 Jun 22

Eoin Morgan was honoured at the Guildhall in London

Morgan becomes a Freeman in the City of London

England's World Cup winning-captain Eoin Morgan was awarded the Freedom of the City of London on Wednesday.

Cricket • 23 Feb 22

Ollie Robinson is currently suspended pending an England and Wales Cricket Board investigation into racist and sexist tweets he posted in 2012 and 2013

England cricketers committed to 'improving as people'

James Anderson says England's cricketers are committed to "improving ourselves as people" as the fall-out from Ollie Robinson's Twitter storm continues to overshadow the team's on-field endeavours.

Cricket • 09 Jun 21

Ireland captain Andrew Balbirnie walks off after an early dismissal

England beat Ireland in Southampton - recap

A top-order collapse saw Ireland get well beaten by England in the first ODI in Southampton.

Cricket • 30 Jul 20

Morgan wants England to thrive as Ireland call

Ahead of England's clash with Ireland in Southampton, Eoin Morgan is understandably confident his side have a blueprint for success after their World Cup win.

Cricket • 29 Jul 20

Andy Balbirnie in action against England Lions on Sunday

Ireland back on international stage for England clash

Andy Balbirnie has the honour of leading the first Irish national side into an overseas fixture since the coronavirus lockdown began when Ireland take on world champions England

Cricket • 29 Jul 20

'Given the situation, it will be quite different to the last time we played at home'

Eoin Morgan wary of 'talented' Ireland ahead of ODI

England's Dublin-born cricket captain Eoin Morgan says he is delighted to be "starting our journey" towards the next World Cup as he prepares for the inaugural series of the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup Super League.

Cricket • 27 Jul 20

Eoin Morgan scored 57 not out to clinch a series win for England

Morgan fires England to series win over South Africa

Eoin Morgan carried England to a Twenty20 series win over South Africa as the tourists chased down a 200-plus score for only the second time in their history.

Cricket • 16 Feb 20

Morgan has 'no regrets' over international switch

Eoin Morgan insists he doesn't regret the decision to swap his native Ireland jersey for an England one.

Cricket • 20 Jul 19

Eoin Morgan led England to the ODI World Cup last week

Morgan to be Dublin Chiefs icon in Euro T20 Slam

England's World Cup-winning captain Eoin Morgan will play for a team in his native Ireland again after he was named as the Dublin Chiefs' 'icon' player at the draft for the inaugural Euro T20 Slam tournament in London today.

Cricket • 19 Jul 19

Eoin Morgan with the Cricket World Cup trophy

From the Dubs' ball boy to World Cup winning captain

Cricket World Cup winning captain Eoin Morgan used to kick the balls back to Dublin's footballers at training as they got ready for their 1995 All-Ireland win.

GAA • 15 Jul 19

World Cup winner Morgan's Rush to the top

England's World Cup-winning captain Eoin Morgan was always destined to make it to the top in cricket, according to his first coach at Rush Cricket Club in Dublin.

Cricket • 15 Jul 19

Morgan: 'It was the most incredible game of cricket'

England have won the Cricket World Cup for the first time after a thrilling victory over New Zealand at Lord's in a match that was settled by a super over.

Cricket • 14 Jul 19

Eoin Morgan: 'We do need to stick to our mantra the whole time'

Morgan: Being cagey or desperate won't win World Cup

Eoin Morgan is confident England have rediscovered their winning formula at the perfect moment after thrashing New Zealand to book their first World Cup semi-final since 1992.

Cricket • 04 Jul 19

Eoin Morgan makes his way off following an outstanding innings

Morgan blasts 17 sixes in record-breaking innings

Eoin Morgan blasted a record 17 sixes in a blistering innings of 148 to power England to a commanding 397 for six in their Cricket World Cup group stage match against Afghanistan.

Cricket • 18 Jun 19

Morgan is an injury doubt for Tuesday's Afghanistan clash

Morgan: England not at 'panic stations' over injuries

Eoin Morgan insists England are not at World Cup "panic stations" after injury scares for himself and Jason Roy.

Cricket • 15 Jun 19

Eoin Morgan (R) and William Porterfield before this month's ODI between Ireland and England

Eoin Morgan to play in Euro T20 Slam

England's Irish-born limited-overs captain Eoin Morgan has been confirmed as an 'icon player' for the inaugural Euro T20 Slam, which will be staged later this year in Ireland, Scotland and Holland.

Cricket • 29 May 19

Morgan to help Barbados Tridents' Premier League push

Eoin Morgan will join the Barbados Tridents for the remainder of the Caribbean Premier League campaign.

Cricket • 24 Aug 17

Eoin Morgan will face his native country in Bristol

Eoin Morgan rules out 'very cheeky' Ireland return

Eoin Morgan said it would be "very cheeky" for him to return to play for Ireland if his native country achieve Test status, as he ruled out finishing his career in the colours of his homeland.

Cricket • 04 May 17

Kevin O'Brien celebrates Ireland's World Cup win over England back in 2011

Ireland potential to cause Lord's upset - Taylor

Former England test cricketer James Taylor believes that Ireland possess the players and the team spirit to cause an upset at Lord's in May.

Cricket • 08 Feb 17

Ireland fall to Afghanistan defeat

Ireland suffered a five-wicket defeat to Afghanistan in their opening Desert T20 match in Abu Dhabi on Saturday.

Cricket • 14 Jan 17

Eoin Morgan pulled out of the tour to Bangladesh due to safety concerns

Morgan to take back captaincy after missing tour

Dubliner Eoin Morgan will return as captain for England's next one-day assignment in India despite missing the series victory over Bangladesh.

Cricket • 13 Oct 16