10 Intriguing facts about the reliable Eoin Morgan

10 Intriguing facts about the reliable Eoin Morgan: Playing audacious strokes combined with intelligent strike rotation Eoin Morgan, the Dubliner has emerged quickly in international cricket since his inclusion in the English side. The finisher that England was missing for a decade was finally there after Morgan joined them with his ability to find boundaries at vital times. Known for his trademark, switch-hit the cute looking England’s captain turns 29 today.

The limited-over captain is one of the most reliable players in the England team. Morgan is an inventive lad with an ice-cool head under pressure. Other than the England team Morgan plays for the Middlesex in county cricket. He is one of the few players who have played international cricket for two different nations.

Here are 10 intriguing facts about the reliable Eoin Morgan:

1. First Job:

The English captain Eoin Morgan ’s first job was that of a professional cricketer, as he was signed at the age of 16. The Irish cricketer worked during the 3-month summer holiday.

2. School-days diaries:

During his school-days Eoin Morgan won three senior cup titles for his school.

3. U-19 achievements:

The Southpaw was a significant part of the Irish U-19 squad for the 2004 U-19 World Cup as he went on to be the highest scorer of the tournament. Eoin Morgan also, captained Ireland in the 2006 U-19 World Cup and emerged as the second highest scorer of the competition.

4. First-class procurement:

The patient Irish was the first to score a double century in first class cricket for Ireland. He played a knock of unbeaten 209 against the United Arab Emirates.

5. International debut:

Eoin Morgan made ODI debut for Ireland on 5^th August 2006 against Scotland at the European Championship and became the first player in the ODI history to be dismissed for 99 on a debut match.

6. The first ODI ton:

Eoin Morgan ’s maiden hundred was against Canada in Nairobi on 4 February 2007, becoming the 3^rd youngest non-sub continental player to make a century in ODI cricket.

7. Different coloured jersey in World Cups:

On 11^th March 2011, Eoin Morgan made his World Cup debut for England, making him only the fourth to have represented two different countries at the ICC World Cup.

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8. The two-nation affair:

He is the first player in the history to score ODI century for two nations.

9. Test cricket dreams:

Eoin Morgan always wanted to play a part in the Test cricket, one of the main reasons he wanted to be a member of the England team. His long wait came to an on 27^th May 2010 at Lord’s when he was called to join the English squad as a replacement for rested Paul Collingwood.

10. Pastime love:

Apart from cricket, Eoin Morgan loves to go fishing and play golf. He is also a big Finding Nemo fan.