Leg-spinner Shadab Khan admitted that the bowling department of <a href="https://www.google.com/url?client=internal-uds-cse&amp;cx=006054055338965708568:09spwrlibei&amp;q=https://www.wionews.com/sports/ganguly-picks-pakistan-as-favourites-for-world-cup-says-englands-a-lucky-venue-for-them-218915&amp;sa=U&amp;ved=2ahUKEwiL1dSEvp_iAhVKvI8KHXpJAQo4ChAWMAR6BAgCEAI&amp;usg=AOvVaw1C_uXJL-SU2sC5_CzVPgsv">Pakistan </a>is not up to the mark in the ongoing <a href="https://www.google.com/url?client=internal-uds-cse&amp;cx=006054055338965708568:09spwrlibei&amp;q=https://www.wionews.com/sports/england-chase-down-358-with-5-overs-remaining-to-beat-pakistan-in-2nd-odi-218880&amp;sa=U&amp;ved=2ahUKEwiL1dSEvp_iAhVKvI8KHXpJAQo4ChAWMAZ6BAgFEAI&amp;usg=AOvVaw2ZqIYMieLmNnSaAj5VxgNo">One-Day International series against England</a>.

He, however, pointed out that pressure in a bilateral series is different from that in the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup.

"Bowlers are not doing well, they are actually not in the rhythm required, but once they start clicking, we will start winning games. When you are missing your four key players, it becomes increasingly tough. But there is a difference between pressure for a (bilateral) series and a World Cup," ICC quoted Shadab, as saying.

"Our team has 100 per cent skills to do well in the World Cup. They are struggling, (but) so are other teams in many ways. They are playing good cricket overall. Nowadays, you have to take wickets because cricket has become very fast and even 350 is not a par score. Yes, we have been struggling with the ball in middle overs, but the way the batsmen are performing, it is a good sign," he said.

The 20-year-old was recently cleared to play at the World Cup after recovering from a viral infection, which ruled him out of the Ireland and England tours.

The virus was detected in his blood during a routine medical check-up.

Pakistan captain Sarfaraz Ahmed had confirmed Shadab's fitness a couple of days ago.

Shadab has 47 wickets in 34 ODIs at an economy rate of 4.80 under his belt.

He was part of Pakistan squad that won the 2017 ICC Champions Trophy in England.

"Now, I am heading towards the World Cup. Since we are going there regularly from the last three years, it is not really difficult to acclimatise with the condition. All I have to do is get in my rhythm. Otherwise, you are mentally prepared for the challenge. I have already played in a competitive tournament - Champions trophy - which we won. Even though we lost a few games, I know how to adapt myself to a big tournament," he concluded.

Leg-spinner Shadab Khan admitted that the bowling department of Pakistan is not up to the mark in the ongoing One-Day International series against England. He, however, pointed out that pressure in a bilateral series is different from that in the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup.

Leg-spinner Shadab Khan admitted that the bowling department of Pakistan is not up to the mark in the ongoing One-Day International series against England. He, however, pointed out that pressure in a bilateral series is different from that in the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup. "Bowlers are not doing well, they are actually not in the rhythm required, but once they start clicking, we will start winning games. When you are missing your four key players, it becomes increasingly tough. But there is a difference between pressure for a (bilateral) series and a World Cup," ICC quoted Shadab, as saying. "Our team has 100 per cent skills to do well in the World Cup. They are struggling, (but) so are other teams in many ways. They are playing good cricket overall. Nowadays, you have to take wickets because cricket has become very fast and even 350 is not a par score. Yes, we have been struggling with the ball in middle overs, but the way the batsmen are performing, it is a good sign," he said. The 20-year-old was recently cleared to play at the World Cup after recovering from a viral infection, which ruled him out of the Ireland and England tours. The virus was detected in his blood during a routine medical check-up. Pakistan captain Sarfaraz Ahmed had confirmed Shadab's fitness a couple of days ago. Shadab has 47 wickets in 34 ODIs at an economy rate of 4.80 under his belt. He was part of Pakistan squad that won the 2017 ICC Champions Trophy in England. "Now, I am heading towards the World Cup. Since we are going there regularly from the last three years, it is not really difficult to acclimatise with the condition. All I have to do is get in my rhythm. Otherwise, you are mentally prepared for the challenge. I have already played in a competitive tournament - Champions trophy - which we won. Even though we lost a few games, I know how to adapt myself to a big tournament," he concluded.

Pakistan bowlers not up to the mark, says leg-spinner Shadab Khan ahead of World Cup

<a href="https://www.google.com/url?client=internal-uds-cse&amp;cx=006054055338965708568:09spwrlibei&amp;q=https://www.wionews.com/sports/how-englands-final-world-cup-squad-will-shape-up-218006&amp;sa=U&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjj2vqtsp_iAhXHiHAKHUVrCeYQFjACegQIDhAC&amp;usg=AOvVaw3ajoxa9pe4oQKuo3iS-9b1">England </a>captain Eoin Morgan will miss Friday's fourth one-day international against Pakistan in Nottingham after being suspended for a slow over-rate offence, the International Cricket Council said on Wednesday.

Match referee Richie Richardson imposed the suspension on Morgan after England were ruled to be two overs short after time allowances during their <a href="https://www.google.com/url?client=internal-uds-cse&amp;cx=006054055338965708568:09spwrlibei&amp;q=https://www.wionews.com/sports/england-chase-down-358-with-5-overs-remaining-to-beat-pakistan-in-2nd-odi-218880&amp;sa=U&amp;ved=2ahUKEwit_7XPsp_iAhWNfSsKHcoRAA4QFjAGegQIAxAC&amp;usg=AOvVaw2ljbD3q_EZJsuETcgbMRpT">victory over Pakistan in the third ODI</a> in Bristol on Tuesday.

The ICC said it was Morgan's second "minor over-rate offence" after being previously found guilty during the Barbados ODI against the West Indies in February.

Morgan was also fined 40% of his match fee, while the players were hit with a 20% fine.

"In accordance with Article 2.22.1 of the ICC Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel, which relates to minor over-rate offences, players are fined 10% of their match fees for every over their side fails to bowl in the allotted time, with the captain fined double that amount," the ICC said in a statement.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.google.com/url?client=internal-uds-cse&amp;cx=006054055338965708568:09spwrlibei&amp;q=https://www.wionews.com/sports/englands-jonny-bairstow-picks-world-cup-glory-over-ashes-win-217217&amp;sa=U&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjj2vqtsp_iAhXHiHAKHUVrCeYQFjAGegQIBhAC&amp;usg=AOvVaw3D_TUWZ0bz7jMuOSdn-Jj_">Wicketkeeper-batsman Jonny Bairstow</a> has been reprimanded by the ICC for hitting the stumps with his bat after his dismissal for 128 in the 29th over of the same match.

ICC confirmed that one demerit point was added to the disciplinary record of Bairstow, his first since the introduction of the revised code in Sept. 2016.

England captain Eoin Morgan will miss Friday's fourth one-day international against Pakistan in Nottingham after being suspended for a slow over-rate offence, the International Cricket Council said on Wednesday.

England captain Eoin Morgan will miss Friday's fourth one-day international against Pakistan in Nottingham after being suspended for a slow over-rate offence, the International Cricket Council said on Wednesday. Match referee Richie Richardson imposed the suspension on Morgan after England were ruled to be two overs short after time allowances during their victory over Pakistan in the third ODI in Bristol on Tuesday. The ICC said it was Morgan's second "minor over-rate offence" after being previously found guilty during the Barbados ODI against the West Indies in February. Morgan was also fined 40% of his match fee, while the players were hit with a 20% fine. "In accordance with Article 2.22.1 of the ICC Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel, which relates to minor over-rate offences, players are fined 10% of their match fees for every over their side fails to bowl in the allotted time, with the captain fined double that amount," the ICC said in a statement. Wicketkeeper-batsman Jonny Bairstow has been reprimanded by the ICC for hitting the stumps with his bat after his dismissal for 128 in the 29th over of the same match. ICC confirmed that one demerit point was added to the disciplinary record of Bairstow, his first since the introduction of the revised code in Sept. 2016.

England captain Eoin Morgan suspended for slow over-rate, Jonny Bairstow reprimanded

We are just 20 days away from the ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 and fans from across the world have started supporting their countries and backing them to win one the most illustrious trophies in the sporting world.&nbsp;

England and Wales have geared up to host the mega event which will kick off from May 30 and&nbsp;the cricket madness is increasing&nbsp;every minute.&nbsp;

England have hosted the World Cup more than any other team, four times in total, including the first three World Cups in 1975, 1979 and 1983.&nbsp;

This will the fifth World Cup to be hosted by England.&nbsp;

The English side has appeared in every edition of the Cricket World Cup so far but they have never won the tournament.

Although their best performances were in 1979, 1987 and 1992 when they ended up being the runner-ups.&nbsp;

The England cricket team has reached the World Cup final many times in the past but has never been able to lift the Cup.&nbsp;

In 1979, England reached the finals but lost the opportunity to West Indies after suffering a 92-run defeat at Lord's.&nbsp;

Eight years later, England again got a chance in World Cup 1987 but lost the final game to Australia while chasing a total of 254 runs at Eden Gardens in Kolkata.&nbsp;

In 1992, they lost to Pakistan by 22 runs and against their dream of clinching the coveted trophy were shattered.&nbsp;

Former Indian cricket captain Sunil Gavaskar has said that England are favourites to win the Cup this summer but as we know cricket is a game of uncertainties and we need to wait till July 14 to know who will ultimately lift the Cup.&nbsp;

We are just 20 days away from the ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 and fans from across the world have started supporting their countries and backing them to win one the most illustrious trophies in the sporting world.

We are just 20 days away from the ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 and fans from across the world have started supporting their countries and backing them to win one the most illustrious trophies in the sporting world. England and Wales have geared up to host the mega event which will kick off from May 30 and the cricket madness is increasing every minute. England have hosted the World Cup more than any other team, four times in total, including the first three World Cups in 1975, 1979 and 1983. This will the fifth World Cup to be hosted by England. The English side has appeared in every edition of the Cricket World Cup so far but they have never won the tournament. Although their best performances were in 1979, 1987 and 1992 when they ended up being the runner-ups. The England cricket team has reached the World Cup final many times in the past but has never been able to lift the Cup. In 1979, England reached the finals but lost the opportunity to West Indies after suffering a 92-run defeat at Lord's. Eight years later, England again got a chance in World Cup 1987 but lost the final game to Australia while chasing a total of 254 runs at Eden Gardens in Kolkata. In 1992, they lost to Pakistan by 22 runs and against their dream of clinching the coveted trophy were shattered. Former Indian cricket captain Sunil Gavaskar has said that England are favourites to win the Cup this summer but as we know cricket is a game of uncertainties and we need to wait till July 14 to know who will ultimately lift the Cup.

England and their narrow Cricket World Cup misses! Will the Eoin Morgan-led side win this time?

India batting great Sunil Gavaskar believes England are a transformed one-day international side since their shock exit from the 2015 World Cup and rates them as favourites to win their maiden crown on home soil in July.

Eoin Morgan's side, whose quest for a first 50-overs title begins against South Africa at The Oval on May 30, top the world rankings enter the tournament as the one of the most consistent teams in the format.

"England are the favourites. Simply because of the way they are playing cricket, the complete turnaround in their cricketing attitude and approach after their disastrous 2015 World Cup," Gavaskar told Reuters in an interview.

"England have got a very good team, they have got lots of confidence. You have seen them in all the recent matches and they have been playing outstanding cricket."

Morgan's men have played a fearless brand of cricket in the recent years and since the start of 2018 have come out on top in bilateral ODI series against World Cup holders Australia, New Zealand, Sri Lanka and India.

Gavaskar believes having home advantage could also be telling after Australia won as hosts in 2015 and India did the same four years earlier.

"If you go by what has happened in the last couple of World Cups, the host team has won," he added.

"But, of course, in cricket anything can happen. While England start the favourites, there are other teams which are also playing some good cricket."

Gavaskar was speaking after pledging to sponsor 34 paediatric heart surgeries for economically deprived children at the Sri Sathya Sai Sanjeevani International Centre for Child Heart Care at the satellite city of Navi Mumbai.

The semi-rural setting was a far cry from the glamorous environs of Gavaskar's normal workplace as a TV media pundit and rather than former cricketers, he was surrounded by medical professionals who treat children for free.

His study of the game from the commentary box has convinced him that holders Australia, with Steve Smith and David Warner back in the fold after their ball-tampering bans, and a resurgent West Indies are other title contenders.

Virat Kohli's India side will also post a big challenge, the 69-year-old felt.

"I think these are the four teams that can really stand out," added former India captain and opening batsman Gavaskar, who once held the record for most test runs and centuries in the longest format.

Gavaskar said a hot English summer could add to the excitement of the World Cup as the pitches would be drier and make shot-making easier for the batsmen.

The format for the May 30-July 14 tournament has also seen a change from the previous years with all 10 teams playing each other before the top four advance to the semi-finals.

"This should be a very, very interesting tournament and I think the format is the best you can have because you are playing every team unlike in two groups," said Gavaskar, who was part of the Indian team that beat the mighty West Indies to win the 1983 World Cup.

"You can have a bogey team with whom you lose in bilateral matches but they could be in another group and you might never play them.

"So you can win without having played your bogey team (in the past) while this format, where each team plays each other, I think is the best."

India batting great Sunil Gavaskar believes England are a transformed one-day international side since their shock exit from the 2015 World Cup and rates them as favourites to win their maiden crown on home soil in July.

India batting great Sunil Gavaskar believes England are a transformed one-day international side since their shock exit from the 2015 World Cup and rates them as favourites to win their maiden crown on home soil in July. Eoin Morgan's side, whose quest for a first 50-overs title begins against South Africa at The Oval on May 30, top the world rankings enter the tournament as the one of the most consistent teams in the format. "England are the favourites. Simply because of the way they are playing cricket, the complete turnaround in their cricketing attitude and approach after their disastrous 2015 World Cup," Gavaskar told Reuters in an interview. "England have got a very good team, they have got lots of confidence. You have seen them in all the recent matches and they have been playing outstanding cricket." Morgan's men have played a fearless brand of cricket in the recent years and since the start of 2018 have come out on top in bilateral ODI series against World Cup holders Australia, New Zealand, Sri Lanka and India. Gavaskar believes having home advantage could also be telling after Australia won as hosts in 2015 and India did the same four years earlier. "If you go by what has happened in the last couple of World Cups, the host team has won," he added. "But, of course, in cricket anything can happen. While England start the favourites, there are other teams which are also playing some good cricket." Gavaskar was speaking after pledging to sponsor 34 paediatric heart surgeries for economically deprived children at the Sri Sathya Sai Sanjeevani International Centre for Child Heart Care at the satellite city of Navi Mumbai. The semi-rural setting was a far cry from the glamorous environs of Gavaskar's normal workplace as a TV media pundit and rather than former cricketers, he was surrounded by medical professionals who treat children for free. His study of the game from the commentary box has convinced him that holders Australia, with Steve Smith and David Warner back in the fold after their ball-tampering bans, and a resurgent West Indies are other title contenders. Virat Kohli's India side will also post a big challenge, the 69-year-old felt. "I think these are the four teams that can really stand out," added former India captain and opening batsman Gavaskar, who once held the record for most test runs and centuries in the longest format. Gavaskar said a hot English summer could add to the excitement of the World Cup as the pitches would be drier and make shot-making easier for the batsmen. The format for the May 30-July 14 tournament has also seen a change from the previous years with all 10 teams playing each other before the top four advance to the semi-finals. "This should be a very, very interesting tournament and I think the format is the best you can have because you are playing every team unlike in two groups," said Gavaskar, who was part of the Indian team that beat the mighty West Indies to win the 1983 World Cup. "You can have a bogey team with whom you lose in bilateral matches but they could be in another group and you might never play them. "So you can win without having played your bogey team (in the past) while this format, where each team plays each other, I think is the best."

Transformed England favourites to win World Cup, says Sunil Gavaskar

Tom Curran and Ben Foakes put together an unbeaten 98-run partnership to help England beat Ireland by four wickets in a one-off one-dayer in Malahide on Friday.

Chasing 199 to win, England slipped to 101 for six as Ireland`s 19-year-old debutant bowler Josh Little made the most of seaming conditions to claim 4-45.

However, wicketkeeper-batsman Foakes scored an unbeaten 61 and all-rounder Curran added 47 not out to give the top-ranked one-day side a scrappy victory.

England had won the toss and elected to bowl after the match was put back by two hours and reduced to 45 overs per side amid concerns over a soggy outfield after overnight rain.

Ireland captain William Porterfield and Paul Stirling made a steady start and were 46 without loss at the end of 10 overs.

But when they had reached 55, England quick Curran lured Stirling (33) into chipping the ball to a diving Jofra Archer at mid-on.

Seamer Liam Plunkett removed Porterfield (17) and Lorcan Tucker (seven), before Curran added a second of his own when Joe Denly caught the experienced Kevin O`Brien (four) at backward point.

The hosts were 111-6 but debutant Mark Adair hinted at a fightback as he smashed two sixes off Curran.

Archer, who conceded 21 runs off his first spell of four overs on his ODI debut, returned to the attack to remove Adair with a 90 mph ball that went clean through the batsman and uprooted the off stump.

Barbados-born all-rounder Archer is among a number of players who, despite being left out of England`s preliminary squad for the World Cup, will be hoping to stake a claim for a late call-up to the tournament starting May 30.

Plunkett, who finished as England`s standout bowler with 4-35, and Curran picked apart the Ireland lower order as the hosts were all out with 11 balls to play.

"At certain stages we knew it would be challenging, but the bowlers did a great job," England captain Eoin Morgan said.&nbsp;

"Three or four of us batted really poorly but Foakes was outstanding on debut ... he and Curran got us over the line."

England next travel to Cardiff for a one-off Twenty20 against Pakistan on Sunday, before the two teams play a five-match ODI series starting Wednesday.

Tom Curran and Ben Foakes put together an unbeaten 98-run partnership to help England beat Ireland by four wickets in a one-off one-dayer in Malahide on Friday. Chasing 199 to win, England slipped to 101 for six as Ireland`s 19-year-old debutant bowler Josh Little made the most of seaming conditions to claim 4-45.

Tom Curran and Ben Foakes put together an unbeaten 98-run partnership to help England beat Ireland by four wickets in a one-off one-dayer in Malahide on Friday. Chasing 199 to win, England slipped to 101 for six as Ireland`s 19-year-old debutant bowler Josh Little made the most of seaming conditions to claim 4-45. However, wicketkeeper-batsman Foakes scored an unbeaten 61 and all-rounder Curran added 47 not out to give the top-ranked one-day side a scrappy victory. England had won the toss and elected to bowl after the match was put back by two hours and reduced to 45 overs per side amid concerns over a soggy outfield after overnight rain. Ireland captain William Porterfield and Paul Stirling made a steady start and were 46 without loss at the end of 10 overs. But when they had reached 55, England quick Curran lured Stirling (33) into chipping the ball to a diving Jofra Archer at mid-on. Seamer Liam Plunkett removed Porterfield (17) and Lorcan Tucker (seven), before Curran added a second of his own when Joe Denly caught the experienced Kevin O`Brien (four) at backward point. The hosts were 111-6 but debutant Mark Adair hinted at a fightback as he smashed two sixes off Curran. Archer, who conceded 21 runs off his first spell of four overs on his ODI debut, returned to the attack to remove Adair with a 90 mph ball that went clean through the batsman and uprooted the off stump. Barbados-born all-rounder Archer is among a number of players who, despite being left out of England`s preliminary squad for the World Cup, will be hoping to stake a claim for a late call-up to the tournament starting May 30. Plunkett, who finished as England`s standout bowler with 4-35, and Curran picked apart the Ireland lower order as the hosts were all out with 11 balls to play. "At certain stages we knew it would be challenging, but the bowlers did a great job," England captain Eoin Morgan said. "Three or four of us batted really poorly but Foakes was outstanding on debut ... he and Curran got us over the line." England next travel to Cardiff for a one-off Twenty20 against Pakistan on Sunday, before the two teams play a five-match ODI series starting Wednesday.

England overcome batting collapse to beat Ireland by four wickets in the one-off ODI leading to the World Cup

Every cricketer dream to put on&nbsp;the national jersey and play for their country in the World Cup but there are also players who&nbsp;have donned jerseys of two different countries and played in the World Cup. Here's a list of players who have played for two nations in the ICC cricket World Cup.&nbsp;

Kepler Wessels- Australia and South Africa

Wessels played the 1983 World Cup for Australia, but due to inconsistent form, he was soon out of the side. He shifted from Australia back to his native country South Africa.&nbsp;

He was named the captain of the 'new' South Africa who were back after being 22 years away from the game due to the apartheid. The RSA team was inexperienced going into the World Cup and he led them to the semifinals.&nbsp;

Anderson Cummins - West Indies and Canada&nbsp;

Former West Indian pacer Anderson Cummins has also played World Cup for two different countries. He was a part of the West Indian team in the 1992 World Cup and after 15 years, he represented Canada in the 2007 World Cup that took place in the West Indies.&nbsp;

Ed Joyce - Ireland and England

Regarded as one of the best cricketers produced by Ireland and former England opener Ed Joyce&nbsp;represented the English side in the 2007 World Cup and four years later, he turned out in the Irish outfit in the 2011 World Cup.&nbsp;

Eoin Morgan - Ireland and England&nbsp;

Morgan was named in Ireland's 15-man squad for the 2007 World Cup.&nbsp;

Although Ireland performed well in the tournament, Morgan struggled personally. He then shifted to the English side.&nbsp;

Morgan was not initially named in England's squad for the 2011 World Cup as he was suffering from a fractured finger but was later called up following an injury to Kevin Pietersen.&nbsp;

In 2015 Morgan was named the captain of the England team going to the World Cup. This was his second World Cup appearance for England and first as a captain.&nbsp;

In the 2019 World Cup, he will again be leading the England side. This will be his fourth overall appearance and third for England.

Every cricketer dream to put on the national jersey and play for their country in the World Cup but there are also players who have donned jerseys of two different countries and played in the World Cup.

Every cricketer dream to put on the national jersey and play for their country in the World Cup but there are also players who have donned jerseys of two different countries and played in the World Cup. Here's a list of players who have played for two nations in the ICC cricket World Cup. Kepler Wessels- Australia and South Africa Wessels played the 1983 World Cup for Australia, but due to inconsistent form, he was soon out of the side. He shifted from Australia back to his native country South Africa. He was named the captain of the 'new' South Africa who were back after being 22 years away from the game due to the apartheid. The RSA team was inexperienced going into the World Cup and he led them to the semifinals. Anderson Cummins - West Indies and Canada Former West Indian pacer Anderson Cummins has also played World Cup for two different countries. He was a part of the West Indian team in the 1992 World Cup and after 15 years, he represented Canada in the 2007 World Cup that took place in the West Indies. Ed Joyce - Ireland and England Regarded as one of the best cricketers produced by Ireland and former England opener Ed Joyce represented the English side in the 2007 World Cup and four years later, he turned out in the Irish outfit in the 2011 World Cup. Eoin Morgan - Ireland and England Morgan was named in Ireland's 15-man squad for the 2007 World Cup. Although Ireland performed well in the tournament, Morgan struggled personally. He then shifted to the English side. Morgan was not initially named in England's squad for the 2011 World Cup as he was suffering from a fractured finger but was later called up following an injury to Kevin Pietersen. In 2015 Morgan was named the captain of the England team going to the World Cup. This was his second World Cup appearance for England and first as a captain. In the 2019 World Cup, he will again be leading the England side. This will be his fourth overall appearance and third for England.

Players who have played for two nations in ICC cricket World Cup

England captain Eoin Morgan said <a href="https://www.google.com/url?client=internal-uds-cse&amp;cx=006054055338965708568:09spwrlibei&amp;q=https://www.wionews.com/sports/alex-hales-withdrawn-from-englands-world-cup-squad-214471&amp;sa=U&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjh8KLz6v7hAhVx73MBHXjlAvEQFjABegQIEBAC&amp;usg=AOvVaw06d_yH9NwGWSeSKBauqTrq">Alex Hales</a>'&nbsp;actions showed "complete disregard" for values his team had built in recent years and confirmed it was the senior players who wanted the batsman to play no part in their World Cup preparations.

The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) dropped Hales from England`s preliminary World Cup squad after the Guardian reported the player had tested positive for recreational drugs.

Speaking ahead of England's one-off one-dayer against Ireland, Morgan discussed the process by which Hales was removed from the squad.

"I spoke to the coach (Trevor Bayliss) at depth and I spoke to all of our senior players - I actually called the meeting with the senior players to discuss moving forward, how it would affect the team and the team culture'', Morgan said.

"We've been working extremely hard over the last 18 months to try and build that team culture and established values that we could adhere to. But with this Alex has clearly demonstrated a lack of respect for these values, and there has been a complete breakdown of trust between the team and Alex. Out of that meeting, everybody agreed that the best decision was for Alex to be de-selected", Morgan added.

Hales was fined and suspended for his part in a nightclub altercation which also involved teammate Ben Stokes in 2017.

Morgan said the decision to remove Hales from the group had been reached after consulting with Joe Root, Moeen Ali, Stokes, Jos Buttler and Chris Woakes at the team’s training camp in Cardiff last weekend.

"We will need at least 15 men to win that World Cup," Morgan said.&nbsp;

"For whatever way Alex would have dealt with it, the other 14 people would have been dragged down and that would have been quite a weight taken forward, and that didn`t outweigh his performance", Morgan added.

Morgan confirmed all-rounder Jofra Archer will make his much-anticipated England debut against Ireland, while Dawid Malan and wicketkeeper Ben Foakes will also feature for the first time.

England captain Eoin Morgan said Alex Hales' actions showed "complete disregard" for values his team had built in recent years and confirmed it was the senior players who wanted the batsman to play no part in their World Cup preparations.

England captain Eoin Morgan said Alex Hales' actions showed "complete disregard" for values his team had built in recent years and confirmed it was the senior players who wanted the batsman to play no part in their World Cup preparations. The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) dropped Hales from England`s preliminary World Cup squad after the Guardian reported the player had tested positive for recreational drugs. Speaking ahead of England's one-off one-dayer against Ireland, Morgan discussed the process by which Hales was removed from the squad. "I spoke to the coach (Trevor Bayliss) at depth and I spoke to all of our senior players - I actually called the meeting with the senior players to discuss moving forward, how it would affect the team and the team culture'', Morgan said. "We've been working extremely hard over the last 18 months to try and build that team culture and established values that we could adhere to. But with this Alex has clearly demonstrated a lack of respect for these values, and there has been a complete breakdown of trust between the team and Alex. Out of that meeting, everybody agreed that the best decision was for Alex to be de-selected", Morgan added. Hales was fined and suspended for his part in a nightclub altercation which also involved teammate Ben Stokes in 2017. Morgan said the decision to remove Hales from the group had been reached after consulting with Joe Root, Moeen Ali, Stokes, Jos Buttler and Chris Woakes at the team’s training camp in Cardiff last weekend. "We will need at least 15 men to win that World Cup," Morgan said. "For whatever way Alex would have dealt with it, the other 14 people would have been dragged down and that would have been quite a weight taken forward, and that didn`t outweigh his performance", Morgan added. Morgan confirmed all-rounder Jofra Archer will make his much-anticipated England debut against Ireland, while Dawid Malan and wicketkeeper Ben Foakes will also feature for the first time.

Alex Hales showed 'lack of respect' for England teammates, says captain Eoin Morgan

England ended their Caribbean tour on an upbeat note when they thrashed West Indies by eight wickets in the final Twenty20 international on Sunday to sweep the three-match series.

Fast-medium bowler David Willey rattled through West Indies' top order, taking 4-7 off three overs as England dismissed the home team for a paltry 71 in 13 overs at Basseterre in Saint Kitts and Nevis.

The capitulation left West Indies with the ignominy of being the first team to score less than 75 in consecutive T20 internationals, following their 45-run total in the second game on Friday.

No West Indies batsman scored more than 11.

It took England just 10.3 overs to polish off their victory target, Jonny Bairstow scoring a quickfire 37.

The dye was cast from the first ball on a slowish wicket when Shai Hope gave an easy catch to short cover off Willey, who was named man-of-the-match.

"My role up front there is to try to swing the new ball," Willey said. "Tonight it didn't swing a great deal but I put it in the right area and there was a bit of hold in the pitch for me and it forced some errors from the West Indies."

Captain Eoin Morgan was particularly pleased with the performance of some of his fringe players who got a chance to play when several first-choice players were rested.

"Guys who don't get a huge amount of opportunities have stuck their hand up on numerous occasions and it's really exciting to see," Morgan said, naming bowlers Willey and Chris Jordan and batsmen Sam Billings and Joe Denly.

West Indies captain Jason Holder said his team needed to learn to adjust to the batting conditions.

"If conditions aren't true in terms of the ball coming onto the bat we've got to adapt and set it up for our middle and lower (order) in the back half of the innings," he said.

England return home having improved as their tour progressed. They lost the Test series 2-1 then drew the one-dayers 2-2 before sweeping the Twenty20 matches.

England ended their Caribbean tour on an upbeat note when they thrashed West Indies by eight wickets in the final Twenty20 international on Sunday to sweep the three-match series.

England ended their Caribbean tour on an upbeat note when they thrashed West Indies by eight wickets in the final Twenty20 international on Sunday to sweep the three-match series. Fast-medium bowler David Willey rattled through West Indies' top order, taking 4-7 off three overs as England dismissed the home team for a paltry 71 in 13 overs at Basseterre in Saint Kitts and Nevis. The capitulation left West Indies with the ignominy of being the first team to score less than 75 in consecutive T20 internationals, following their 45-run total in the second game on Friday. No West Indies batsman scored more than 11. It took England just 10.3 overs to polish off their victory target, Jonny Bairstow scoring a quickfire 37. The dye was cast from the first ball on a slowish wicket when Shai Hope gave an easy catch to short cover off Willey, who was named man-of-the-match. "My role up front there is to try to swing the new ball," Willey said. "Tonight it didn't swing a great deal but I put it in the right area and there was a bit of hold in the pitch for me and it forced some errors from the West Indies." Captain Eoin Morgan was particularly pleased with the performance of some of his fringe players who got a chance to play when several first-choice players were rested. "Guys who don't get a huge amount of opportunities have stuck their hand up on numerous occasions and it's really exciting to see," Morgan said, naming bowlers Willey and Chris Jordan and batsmen Sam Billings and Joe Denly. West Indies captain Jason Holder said his team needed to learn to adjust to the batting conditions. "If conditions aren't true in terms of the ball coming onto the bat we've got to adapt and set it up for our middle and lower (order) in the back half of the innings," he said. England return home having improved as their tour progressed. They lost the Test series 2-1 then drew the one-dayers 2-2 before sweeping the Twenty20 matches.

ENGvsWI, 3rd T20I: England beat Windies again to sweep T20 series

England captain Eoin Morgan won the toss and chose to field first against the West Indies in the rain-delayed third One-Day International of a five-match series at the National Stadium in Grenada on Monday.

West Indies are unchanged following a 26-run win in the second match in Barbados on Friday which levelled the series at 1-1.

As expected England have brought Chris Woakes back into the team in place of fellow all-rounder Tom Curran.

They were forced into an additional change though with Ben Stokes sustaining an ankle injury at practice. His place in the middle-order has been taken by Alex Hales.

With an additional rain delay following the loss of an hour before the toss, there is now likely to be a reduction in the number of overs to be played from the scheduled 50 overs per side.

Teams: West Indies - Jason Holder (capt), Chris Gayle, John Campbell, Shai Hope (wkt), Darren Bravo, Shimron Hetmyer, Carlos Brathwaite, Ashley Nurse, Devendra Bishoo, Sheldon Cottrell, Oshane Thomas.

England - Eoin Morgan (capt), Jason Roy, Jonny Bairstow, Joe Root, Alex Hales, Jos Buttler (wkt), Moeen Ali, Chris Woakes, Adil Rashid, Liam Plunkett, Mark Wood.

England captain Eoin Morgan won the toss and chose to field first against the West Indies in the rain-delayed third One-Day International of a five-match series at the National Stadium in Grenada on Monday.

England captain Eoin Morgan won the toss and chose to field first against the West Indies in the rain-delayed third One-Day International of a five-match series at the National Stadium in Grenada on Monday. West Indies are unchanged following a 26-run win in the second match in Barbados on Friday which levelled the series at 1-1. As expected England have brought Chris Woakes back into the team in place of fellow all-rounder Tom Curran. They were forced into an additional change though with Ben Stokes sustaining an ankle injury at practice. His place in the middle-order has been taken by Alex Hales. With an additional rain delay following the loss of an hour before the toss, there is now likely to be a reduction in the number of overs to be played from the scheduled 50 overs per side. Teams: West Indies - Jason Holder (capt), Chris Gayle, John Campbell, Shai Hope (wkt), Darren Bravo, Shimron Hetmyer, Carlos Brathwaite, Ashley Nurse, Devendra Bishoo, Sheldon Cottrell, Oshane Thomas. England - Eoin Morgan (capt), Jason Roy, Jonny Bairstow, Joe Root, Alex Hales, Jos Buttler (wkt), Moeen Ali, Chris Woakes, Adil Rashid, Liam Plunkett, Mark Wood.

England win toss, field against Windies in 3rd ODI

Former Pakistan all-rounder Shahid Afridi will lead the ICC World XI side against Windies at Lord's as Eoin Morgan has been forced to pull out due to a fractured finger.

Morgan injured his right ring finger during a Royal London One-Day cup encounter against Somerset on Sunday, May 27. He was sent for a precautionary x-ray, which revealed a crack.

Eoin Morgan was set to captain the side but due to the injury, former Pakistan's skipper Shahid Afridi will lead the squad.&nbsp

Sam Billings has been added to the squad at the place of Eoin Morgan. Also, Surrey all-rounder Sam Curran and England fast bowler Tymal Mills have been added to the World XI squad.

The match is being held to raise funds for the reconstruction of Ronald Webster Park in Anguilla, the Sir Viv Richards Stadium in Antigua, the Windsor Park Stadium in Dominica, the A.O. Shirley Recreation Ground in the British Virgin Islands and the Carib Lumber Ball Park in St. Maarten, that were damaged by Hurricanes Irma and Maria last year.

ICC World XI squad:

Shahid Afridi (C), Dinesh Karthik, Mitchell McClenaghan, Thisara Perera, Rashid Khan, Luke Ronchi, Shoaib Malik, Tamim Iqbal, Sandeep Lamichhane, Adil Rashid, Mohammed Shami, Sam Billings, Sam Curran, Tymal Mills

The match is being held to raise funds in order to reconstruct the stadiums which were damaged due to hurricanes last year

Former Pakistan all-rounder Shahid Afridi will lead the ICC World XI side against Windies at Lord's as Eoin Morgan has been forced to pull out due to a fractured finger. Morgan injured his right ring finger during a Royal London One-Day cup encounter against Somerset on Sunday, May 27. He was sent for a precautionary x-ray, which revealed a crack. Eoin Morgan was set to captain the side but due to the injury, former Pakistan's skipper Shahid Afridi will lead the squad. Sam Billings has been added to the squad at the place of Eoin Morgan. Also, Surrey all-rounder Sam Curran and England fast bowler Tymal Mills have been added to the World XI squad. The match is being held to raise funds for the reconstruction of Ronald Webster Park in Anguilla, the Sir Viv Richards Stadium in Antigua, the Windsor Park Stadium in Dominica, the A.O. Shirley Recreation Ground in the British Virgin Islands and the Carib Lumber Ball Park in St. Maarten, that were damaged by Hurricanes Irma and Maria last year. ICC World XI squad: Shahid Afridi (C), Dinesh Karthik, Mitchell McClenaghan, Thisara Perera, Rashid Khan, Luke Ronchi, Shoaib Malik, Tamim Iqbal, Sandeep Lamichhane, Adil Rashid, Mohammed Shami, Sam Billings, Sam Curran, Tymal Mills

Shahid Afridi to lead ICC World XI against Windies; Eoin Morgan out due to injury

England amassed a world record one-day international total of 444 for three as they crushed Pakistan by 169 runs at Trent Bridge on Tuesday to take an unbeatable 3-0 lead in the five-match series. 
 
Jos Buttler struck the last ball of the innings for four to take Eoin Morgan&#39;s men past Sri Lanka&#39;s 443 for nine against Netherlands in July 2006. 
 
Hales plundered 171, the highest individual limited-overs score by an England batsman, before Buttler reached his fifty off 22 deliveries, another record for his country. 
 
The hosts passed their previous highest total of 408 for nine, made against New Zealand last year, while captain Morgan got to his half-century off 24 deliveries as he and Buttler shared an unbroken fourth-wicket partnership of 161. 
 
&quot;Quite a monumental knock from Alex Hales,&quot; said Morgan. &quot;To score 171 in any form of the game is remarkable and our innings was based around that. 
 
&quot;Records are hugely important, it emphasises we&#39;re not just a chasing side. We probably have 17 or 18 players who have played in the last year and a half and could come into this side.&quot; 
 
Hales flayed four sixes and 22 fours in his 122-ball knock to surpass Robin Smith&#39;s 167 not out against Australia in Birmingham in 1993. 
 
Caught off a no-ball on 72 and dropped on 114, the 27-year-old right-hander passed Smith&#39;s score by pulling Hasan Ali to the mid-wicket boundary. 
 
Pakistan pain 
 
The bowler trapped him lbw with the next delivery to end a second-wicket stand of 248 with Joe Root, who fell soon after for 85, but the pain was far from over for the Pakistan bowlers. 
 
Buttler hammered six sixes and three fours to get to his half-century and finished 90 not out off 51 balls while Morgan ended unbeaten on 57. 
 
Hales and Root&#39;s partnership was also England&#39;s third-highest in one-day internationals. 
 
Pakistan, in reply, were bowled out for 275 in 42.4 overs with paceman Chris Woakes the chief destroyer, taking four for 41. 
 
Opener Sharjeel Khan hit 58 but wickets fell at regular intervals until Mohammad Amir smashed 58 in 28 balls to share an unlikely last-wicket stand of 76 with Yasir Shah (26 not out). 
 
Amir&#39;s half-century was the first by a number 11 in ODIs. 
 
&quot;It was very tough today,&quot; said Pakistan skipper Azhar Ali. &quot;I think they were exceptional innings from Hales and Buttler. 
 
&quot;On a wicket like this you really need to support the bowlers and that didn&#39;t happen.&quot;

(Reuters)

Pakistan were bowled out for 275 in 42.4 overs with paceman Chris Woakes taking four for 41

England amassed a world record one-day international total of 444 for three as they crushed Pakistan by 169 runs at Trent Bridge on Tuesday to take an unbeatable 3-0 lead in the five-match series. Jos Buttler struck the last ball of the innings for four to take Eoin Morgan's men past Sri Lanka's 443 for nine against Netherlands in July 2006. Hales plundered 171, the highest individual limited-overs score by an England batsman, before Buttler reached his fifty off 22 deliveries, another record for his country. The hosts passed their previous highest total of 408 for nine, made against New Zealand last year, while captain Morgan got to his half-century off 24 deliveries as he and Buttler shared an unbroken fourth-wicket partnership of 161. "Quite a monumental knock from Alex Hales," said Morgan. "To score 171 in any form of the game is remarkable and our innings was based around that. "Records are hugely important, it emphasises we're not just a chasing side. We probably have 17 or 18 players who have played in the last year and a half and could come into this side." Hales flayed four sixes and 22 fours in his 122-ball knock to surpass Robin Smith's 167 not out against Australia in Birmingham in 1993. Caught off a no-ball on 72 and dropped on 114, the 27-year-old right-hander passed Smith's score by pulling Hasan Ali to the mid-wicket boundary. Pakistan pain The bowler trapped him lbw with the next delivery to end a second-wicket stand of 248 with Joe Root, who fell soon after for 85, but the pain was far from over for the Pakistan bowlers. Buttler hammered six sixes and three fours to get to his half-century and finished 90 not out off 51 balls while Morgan ended unbeaten on 57. Hales and Root's partnership was also England's third-highest in one-day internationals. Pakistan, in reply, were bowled out for 275 in 42.4 overs with paceman Chris Woakes the chief destroyer, taking four for 41. Opener Sharjeel Khan hit 58 but wickets fell at regular intervals until Mohammad Amir smashed 58 in 28 balls to share an unlikely last-wicket stand of 76 with Yasir Shah (26 not out). Amir's half-century was the first by a number 11 in ODIs. "It was very tough today," said Pakistan skipper Azhar Ali. "I think they were exceptional innings from Hales and Buttler. "On a wicket like this you really need to support the bowlers and that didn't happen." (Reuters)

Cricket: England seals series with record-breaking win against Pakistan

England have major concerns about the planned tour to Bangladesh later this year, the team&#39;s limited-overs captain Eoin Morgan has said in the wake of Friday&#39;s attack by gunmen at an upmarket Dhaka restaurant that left 20 dead. 
 
An England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) spokesman said they would follow government advice on the trip to the South Asian country, where the team were due to play three one-day internationals and two tests from October 7 to November 1. 
 
&quot;I think it is quite a big concern at the moment,&quot; Morgan told reporters. &quot;We&#39;ve always left the big decisions to the ECB,&quot; he added. 
 
&quot;They write reports, send guys out to see if it&#39;s safe then come back to the players to see if they&#39;re happy or unhappy. But certainly it&#39;s a concern at the moment,&quot; the England skipper asserted.&nbsp; 
 
Security concerns have been a major issue in South Asia, starving Pakistan of international sports at home, while the Australian cricket team postponed their Bangladesh tour last year and then pulled out of the under-19 World Cup following a warning from their government. 
 
The Bangladesh Cricket Board said England&#39;s reaction was normal but hoped the tour would go ahead as scheduled. 
 
When asked if the matches could be played on neutral territory, Morgan said, &quot;I think that could be feasible if that came to it.&quot; 
 
(Reuters)

The Bangladesh Cricket Board said England's reaction was normal but hoped the tour would go ahead as scheduled

England have major concerns about the planned tour to Bangladesh later this year, the team's limited-overs captain Eoin Morgan has said in the wake of Friday's attack by gunmen at an upmarket Dhaka restaurant that left 20 dead. An England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) spokesman said they would follow government advice on the trip to the South Asian country, where the team were due to play three one-day internationals and two tests from October 7 to November 1. "I think it is quite a big concern at the moment," Morgan told reporters. "We've always left the big decisions to the ECB," he added. "They write reports, send guys out to see if it's safe then come back to the players to see if they're happy or unhappy. But certainly it's a concern at the moment," the England skipper asserted. Security concerns have been a major issue in South Asia, starving Pakistan of international sports at home, while the Australian cricket team postponed their Bangladesh tour last year and then pulled out of the under-19 World Cup following a warning from their government. The Bangladesh Cricket Board said England's reaction was normal but hoped the tour would go ahead as scheduled. When asked if the matches could be played on neutral territory, Morgan said, "I think that could be feasible if that came to it." (Reuters)

After terror attack, England skipper Morgan expresses 'concern' over Bangladesh tour

England&#39;s one-day captain Eoin Morgan said he hopes the test series win against Sri Lanka will provide the foundations for victory in the shorter format of the game, starting with the first ODI at Trent Bridge on Tuesday. 
 
England have recalled Jonny Bairstow into the ODI side following his superb form, which saw him named man of the series in the 2-0 test series victory against Sri Lanka. 
 
&quot;It&#39;s an unbelievable start. Cookie [test captain Alastair Cook] hands the baton over to me and hopefully I don&#39;t let him down,&quot; Morgan told reporters on Monday. &quot;Confidence is a big thing, and it&#39;s crucial to build on that confidence we&#39;ve had going forward.&quot; 
 
Morgan added that the absence of hard-hitting all-rounder Ben Stokes through injury would be a big blow for the side. 
 
&quot;It does affect us because Ben bats at five, doing both roles very well,&quot; he added. &quot;We don&#39;t have an answer to back up at the moment, but it does create an opportunity for someone else.&quot; 
 
Sri Lanka will have to cope without paceman Shaminda Eranga, who was banned for an illegal action by the International Cricket Council on Sunday just hours after he had been taken to hospital to undergo tests on his heart. 
 
Morgan said that though conditions have posed a challenge to Sri Lanka, he expects a tough fight in the shorter format of the game. 
 
&quot;They (Sri Lanka) have found it tough work since they came here, but ODI cricket comes more naturally to them,&quot; he said. &quot;They are ranked above us, so we won&#39;t take them for granted and we are looking to ourselves to build and put performances in.&quot; 
 
England play Sri Lanka in five ODI&#39;s and a one-off Twenty20 game in Southampton on July 5. 
 
(Reuters)

England take on Sri Lanka in the first ODI at Trent Bridge on Tuesday

England's one-day captain Eoin Morgan said he hopes the test series win against Sri Lanka will provide the foundations for victory in the shorter format of the game, starting with the first ODI at Trent Bridge on Tuesday. England have recalled Jonny Bairstow into the ODI side following his superb form, which saw him named man of the series in the 2-0 test series victory against Sri Lanka. "It's an unbelievable start. Cookie [test captain Alastair Cook] hands the baton over to me and hopefully I don't let him down," Morgan told reporters on Monday. "Confidence is a big thing, and it's crucial to build on that confidence we've had going forward." Morgan added that the absence of hard-hitting all-rounder Ben Stokes through injury would be a big blow for the side. "It does affect us because Ben bats at five, doing both roles very well," he added. "We don't have an answer to back up at the moment, but it does create an opportunity for someone else." Sri Lanka will have to cope without paceman Shaminda Eranga, who was banned for an illegal action by the International Cricket Council on Sunday just hours after he had been taken to hospital to undergo tests on his heart. Morgan said that though conditions have posed a challenge to Sri Lanka, he expects a tough fight in the shorter format of the game. "They (Sri Lanka) have found it tough work since they came here, but ODI cricket comes more naturally to them," he said. "They are ranked above us, so we won't take them for granted and we are looking to ourselves to build and put performances in." England play Sri Lanka in five ODI's and a one-off Twenty20 game in Southampton on July 5. (Reuters)

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