India vs England: With both sides facing each other in the first T20I on 12 March, captain Eoin Morgan praised the Indian Premier League (IPL) learning experience.
England’s limited-overs captain Eoin Morgan said on Thursday that English cricketers’ effort with the IPL has given his team a “massive advantage” and that the “priceless” experience in the upcoming T20 World Cup could hold it well. English players are often criticized by former cricketers of the country for playing in lucrative leagues. Morgan said in a virtual press, “Yes, we have benefited from the mass (IPL) and we are grateful for it and it has been a big part in our development, especially in the 50-over campaign for the 2019 World Cup. . ” the seminar.
The five-match T20 series between India and England starts on Friday. On the eve of the series opener, he was criticized by England players for playing in the IPL.
Morgan said, “Therefore, with about two T20 World Cups from each other, hopefully, we will continue to participate in the world’s best and largest T20 tournaments. Those who have played 97 T20Is.
Morgan also said that from a personal point of view, he has learned a lot by playing in the IPL. “I think, this (IPL experience) is huge. I think the development process that they go through there, regardless of the players involved in the World Cup, should be exposed by rubbing shoulders with the best in the world.” Used to be.” In many ways priceless under the pressure of being a foreign player in the world’s largest tournament, “he explained.
“Certainly, the first few times I went to the IPL, I never (was) gone through the experience, and I have learned a huge amount over the years that I have been there.
He said, “The value given to it this year is fantastic. Especially now it is being held in India.”
India is hosting the next T20 World Cup, while the upcoming IPL will start from 9 April.
