Morgan names two contenders for Eng captaincy
- Eoin Morgan identified Harry Brook and Ben Stokes as potential candidates for the white-ball captaincy for England after Jos Buttler's resignation following a winless ICC Champions Trophy 2025 campaign.
- Morgan suggested that Stokes could fulfill the role on a transitional basis, allowing him to balance Test cricket and captaincy during major tournaments.
- Morgan praised Brook's impressive leadership during the ODI series against Australia last year, stating he could be an excellent long-term captain for England.
- England needs to appoint a new white-ball captain before their home series against the West Indies from May 29 to June 10, 2025, following Buttler's resignation after losing all group stage matches.
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Morgan names two contenders for Eng captaincy
Former England World Cup-winning captain Eoin Morgan has identified two potential successors for the white-ball leadership role following Jos Buttler's resignation. Buttler stepped down as England's limited-overs skipper after a winless ICC Champions Trophy 2025 campaign and unsuccessful title defenses in both the 50-over and 20-over World Cups. Speaking to Sky Sports News, Morgan emphasized the importance of a long-term vision for England's whi…
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