Former England captain Eoin Morgan announced his retirement from all forms of cricket on February 13. Here, BLAKE BINT picks out 10 memorable moments from a distinguished career...
Former England captain Eoin Morgan announced his retirement from all forms of cricket on February 13.
The 36-year-old made a name for himself in white-ball cricket over his near two-decade-long career.
Morgan played in the 2004 and 2006 Under-19 World Cups, representing Ireland. He later went on to make 16 Test appearances for England, along with 248 ODIs and 115 T20Is combined for the two nations.
Here, BLAKE BINT picks out 10 memorable moments from a distinguished career...
Personal best ODI score
England v Afghanistan, 2019
Entering the crease at 164 for 2 with 20 overs to bat in this World Cup clash at Old Trafford, Morgan had complete freedom at the crease.
When he was dismissed 17 overs later, the host-nation's skipper had 148 runs from 71 balls, with a record 17 sixes. Morgan's best ODI score got England to a mammoth 397 from their 50 overs.
Unbeaten century against country of his birth
England v Ireland, 2013
Four years after swapping allegiances, Morgan was forced to take responsibility as captain to prevent England from suffering an unlikely defeat.
Ireland made a below-par 269 from their 50 overs in Malahide, before Tim Murtagh took control in an opening spell which took England by surprise and put the visitors at risk.
Entering the crease with his side 25 for 3 - which soon became 48 for 4 - Morgan made an unbeaten 124 from 106 balls to help England to victory.
England fans show their appreciation for Eoin Morgan in 2019 [Getty Images]
Taking centre stage on T20 debut
Middlesex v Surrey, 2006
Despite being known as an upcoming star on the county scene, it was in 2006 on his T20 debut when a 19-year-old Morgan took centre stage.
In a London derby between Surrey and Middlesex at Lord's, Surrey made a substantial total, scoring 218 from their 20 overs. Coming in at 13 for 4, Morgan, along with captain Scott Styris made sure Middlesex at least gave a go at the chase. Morgan top scored with 66 from 41 balls against an experienced, international bowling attack.
ODI debut heartache
Ireland v Scotland, 2006
Another star debut in what was, for the most part, an underwhelming match for players with bat in hand. A 19-year-old Morgan scored the game's only half-century.
The innings was a step away from the Morgan cricket fans would come to know as he was eventually dismissed run out for a 134-ball 99.
His man-of-the-match performance was enough to give Ireland the win.
T20 best
England v New Zealand, 2018
In the fourth T20I between England and New Zealand, Morgan paired with his Middlesex teammate, Dawid Malan, to set the hosts 242.
While Malan may have stolen the headlines with 103 not out, Morgan's 91 from 41 balls was a crucial contribution to a 182-run partnership.
Morgan celebrates his main Test hundred in 2010 [Getty Images]
World Cup glory
England v New Zealand, 2019
Morgan scored just nine runs from 22 deliveries in the 242-run chase in the World Cup final. However, his captaincy deserves credit beyond his run-scoring.
It was Ben Stokes who dominated in the match, but in the super over, it was down to Morgan to put the faith in one of his bowlers, choosing the inexperienced Jofra Archer, who held his nerve.
This victory was Morgan's career-defining achievement.
IPL influence
Sunrisers Hyderbad v Kolkata Knight Riders, 2015
Playing in the IPL for Sunrisers Hyderbad, Morgan was a seasoned professional in T20 cricket at this stage in his career but never quite made his breakthrough in cricket's biggest domestic league.
Batting first and entering the crease at No.4, Morgan played with brutality from the get-go, scoring 63 from just 28 balls including five sixes to get the Sunrisers to 201 and a seven-run victory.
Maiden Test century
England v Pakistan, 2010
Against a skilful bowling attack containing Mohammad Amir, Mohammad Asif and Umar Gul in a series overshadowed by off-field headlines, Morgan made sure to make his mark.
His Test career wasn't long-lasting, with 700 runs coming in 16 matches at an average of 30.43, but this was a highlight.
His highest score and first of two Test centuries came in the first game of the series at Trent Bridge: 130 in England's first innings.
Morgan in action for Middlesex early in his career [Getty Images]
World record ODI score
England v Australia, 2018
Although not one that stands out in terms of runs scored, Morgan's role in the world record ODI total of 481 for 6 against England's oldest enemy in 2018 makes it one of his best performances.
After Jason Roy, Alex Hales and Bairstow got his side off to a racing start, the then 32-year-old captain came in with just 12.3 overs remaining at No.5 with the total already at 335.
Batting with Hales, who ended on 147 from 92 deliveries, Morgan played the perfect foil with 67 from 30 balls.
A last hurrah
New York Strikers v Northern Warriors, 2022
In late November 2022, Morgan played in an Abu Dhabi T10 competition and, after suffering a dip in run-scoring form in the previous 12 months, struck 87 not out from 35 balls to win a last-ball thriller against a bowling attack including Wayne Parnell and Mohammad Irfan.
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