Eoin Morgan was among the more prominent critics of England’s feeble 50-over World Cup defence in India last winter but according to Matthew Mott, head coach, the former captain’s insight into the dressing room has its limits. Speaking after Wednesday’s first T20 against Pakistan in Leeds was thwarted by unrelenting rain, Mott was asked whether he and Morgan had made contact since that grim campaign. “No, we haven’t,” came Mott’s reply, after Morgan, naturally still close to many of the current crop, queried his messaging at the time.
The fast bowler is back on the scene after being sidelined for 14 months with elbow and back injuries.
The Manchester City sports psychologist has a history of helping England to World Cup glory