Now it is getting tense in the England camp. They cannot afford many more mishaps. In fact they may not have room for any if they are to ensure that the goal of World Cup glory on home soil, which has been targeted for so long, does not become another pipe dream.
Here comes the ultimate test of Eoin Morgan and there is every reason for him to be disgruntled just at the moment. In the wake of two defeats in the past week, the first of which against Sri Lanka being the most exasperating and unexpected, there is now the piercing observations of former colleagues. Kevin Pietersen, an old supporter of England’s one-day international captain, tweeted: “Eoin Morgan looked scared. That is a horror sign,” after watching him bat against Mitchell Starc. To note that a batsman is “out of form” or “technically deficient” is fine but to suggest that he is “scared” truly stings. Morgan had to be at his iciest to shrug that off after the game at Lord’s.
Written by Vic Marks
This news first appeared on https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2019/jun/26/eoin-morgan-ultimate-test-england-cricket-world-cup under the title “Eoin Morgan faces ultimate test in England’s crunch World Cup week | Vic Marks”. Bolchha Nepal is not responsible or affiliated towards the opinion expressed in this news article.
