However, this is only the strategic side of things.
The recent developments surrounding the former Yorkshire captain’s allegations of racial discrimination, being the captain of a side with players from diverse backgrounds and religions azeem rafiq And the way it was handled by the county also tested his leadership within the group.
Did he think it wise to shield his players from these incidents before an important knockout game? Addressing the media virtually in Abu Dhabi, Morgan said, “No, we certainly don’t shelve anything, especially serious and relevant things to our squad that we’ve ever done, really.”
Through his style of play and the style of his team, Morgan has made it clear that he wants generations to come to remember this England team fondly. He also wants people to remember this team as it embraces diversity.
“I think in times of change, there is a need to listen to all the opinions and examples to find the best solution in trying to move forward and make things better for the generations to come,” he said.
Morgan says that as an England player, he talks about discrimination a lot because “there’s a lot of diversity in our group. We try to share our stories as much as possible.”
He says winning the 2019 World Cup brought with it a huge responsibility to be a strong role model within the group. “After winning the 2019 World Cup and becoming a much stronger team with a bigger platform, which has allowed us to feel comfortable enough to continue our different stories on the road and eventually to play great cricket.” felt comfortable within my own skin. To be a really strong role model in the field but also on the field,” he insisted.
Morgan knows young kids from multi-cultural backgrounds will be watching Wednesday’s semifinals and dreaming of one day being in the players’ position.
“We all want to be able to share our dream that we’ve had as children for so long and look to live that dream. We want young children to be able to portray it, but a Also paint a path of sorts. To be able to achieve this. That’s why everything we do during and after this World Cup is very important to contribute to that.”
Back to cricket Morgan says if his injured team reaches the final, it will be a huge achievement for him as it has lost key players. jofra archer, Ben Stokes, Roy and Mills. He says reaching the final will also help in showing the depth of English cricket.
“It will be a strong representation of what the 50-over team has achieved since 2015. We got a glimpse of it during our summer when we had to replace 15 players. Pakistan And they beat Pakistan’s strongest ODI team 3-0. If we can achieve something like this…. We can only reach the final and lose, but reaching the final will be an achievement.”
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