Fans on Twitter reacted after Eoin Morgan announces his retirement from all forms of cricket. Calling him the best tactical captain, they said that they have watched many cricketers taking retirement. They lauded him for his career and wished him luck for his second innings.
Eoin Morgan announces his retirement from all forms of cricket
In what has been the latest development, Eoin Morgan has announced his retirement from all forms of cricket. The former English skipper, who called his time on his international career in July 2022 decided to hang up his boots on Monday (13th February).
After announcing his retirement from international cricket, Morgan continued to play in T20 leagues all around the world. He captained London Spirit in the Hundred leagues last year and guided them to the eliminator. Not only this he took his team New York Strikers to the final of the Abu Dhabi T10.
He recently made seven appearances for Paarl Royals in the recently-concluded SA20. Morgan will continue to contribute to the game as he will now be doing broadcasting duties and will also be available as a coach for the teams.
Releasing the official statement, he said: “Since my retirement from international cricket, I have been able to spend more time with my loved ones, and I look forward to being able to do so more and more in the future. Having said that, I will undoubtedly miss the adventure and challenges of playing professional cricket.
“Although I am calling time on my playing career, I will still be involved in the game, working alongside broadcasters at international and franchise tournaments as a commentator and pundit. I am sincerely looking forward to what the future holds.”
Morgan played 370 T20 games across the globe, scoring 7780 runs at a strike rate and average of 131.59 and 26.02 to go with 38 fifties with a highest score of 91.
Fans on Twitter react as Eoin Morgan announces his retirement from all forms of cricket
As Eoin Morgan announces his retirement from all forms of cricket, fans on Twitter reacted to it. They lauded the batter for his magnificent career and said that they have watched many cricketers taking retirement. Here are some of the reactions:
Tactically best captain https://t.co/jKBG1cpmZR
Advertisement— God Of Mischief* (@HeWhoRemains444) February 13, 2023
Elite coach material https://t.co/XqWztNIYYJ
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Happy Retirement https://t.co/Ff5ZYdVCkD
Advertisement— HorcruxesTheDàrkEsT (@Quidditch_Stan) February 13, 2023
so many cricketers i grew up watching taking retirement dang- https://t.co/OQxDUtTnGs
Advertisement— melo 🌹 (@melomaniacftw) February 13, 2023
I liked making Oin and Eeyon jokes on him. Happy retirement to him❤️ https://t.co/nx3kJqLizS
Advertisement— Alaska (@Aaaaaaftab) February 13, 2023
Greatest captain for England from Ireland https://t.co/5hDGeJ1DVF
Advertisement— Leo Cyborg (@Cyborgoffl) February 13, 2023
Time for him to take the head coach role of overseas knight rider teams https://t.co/Acrzm6dmlP
Advertisement— koi na (@chuppkarr) February 13, 2023
Legend
Advertisement— Mahi (@Mahi27238905) February 13, 2023
hero of ecb
Advertisement— dark fellow//n (@narfault) February 13, 2023
Better cap than MS Kohli Rohit Kapil
Advertisement— Islam zindabad (@sasukeksu) February 13, 2023
