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The ODI World Cup 2023 has already treated cricket fans worldwide to some exhilarating matches, dazzling displays of skill, and unforeseen upsets. However, amidst all the excitement, England have found themselves in a tough spot. With just one win in four matches, the defending champions currently sit at the eighth position in the points table.
While the world is buzzing with criticism for Jos Buttler and his team’s lacklustre performance, former England captain Eoin Morgan has shared his words of wisdom with the English side, offering crucial advice for the remainder of the tournament.
Eoin Morgan’s illustrious career
Morgan’s name is synonymous with transformation as he played a pivotal role in revolutionizing England’s white-ball cricket, taking them to their maiden ODI World Cup triumph in 2019. With over 7701 ODI runs, including 14 centuries, Morgan’s name is etched in the annals of cricket history.
Eoin Morgan’s contribution to England cricket
Morgan did not just contribute with bat to the team’s success but also changed the mindset of the entire team with his captaincy. His leadership was marked by innovation, aggression, and the belief that England could win. He instilled in his team the notion that they were a force to be reckoned with, and this mindset change paid rich dividends, eventually leading them to 2019 World Cup glory.
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Eoin Morgan’s blunt advice to Jos Buttler and Co.
In a recent interaction with the International Cricket Council (ICC), Morgan didn’t mince his words when discussing England’s ongoing struggles in the ODI World Cup 2023 and went on to provide some candid advice to Buttler and his team.
Morgan’s first piece of advice was about the importance of reinstilling belief within the team. He emphasized that, despite their gloomy start, England still possesses the firepower to conquer any challenge. He urged the players to remember that they are capable of achieving greatness.
“Their primary task is to rejuvenate the team’s belief that they can still clinch the World Cup despite the gloomy start. One must not forget that England, at their best, possess the firepower to conquer any challenge. But how quickly they can put their recent woes behind them and rediscover their mojo remains the big question,” said Morgan.
Morgan also stressed the significance of sticking to their aggressive style of play, highlighting how England’s attacking brand of cricket has been influential for them over the years. He reckoned that embracing this style was the key to turning their fortunes around.
“But it is England’s internal battles, both in terms of team confidence and selection decisions, that will define their destiny in this World Cup,” added the 37-year-old.
