Eoin Morgan insists he ‘can’t fault anything’ England did in T20 World Cup semi-final defeat to New Zealand and says he is ‘incredibly proud to be the leader’ as he hints at continuing his captaincy in Australia
Eoin Morgan insisted he wants another crack at leading England to T20 World Cup glory in Australia next year after his side were stunned in Wednesday’s semi-final defeat by New Zealand.
England looked on course for Sunday’s final after reducing the Kiwis to 107 for four after 15.1 overs in pursuit of 167, only for Jimmy Neesham to help take 23 off the 17th over bowled by Chris Jordan.
Asked whether he wanted to lead England in the T20 World Cup Down Under, Morgan — who will be 36 when the tournament starts — said: ‘I hope to be back.
A dejected Eoin Morgan (right) insisted he was ‘extremely proud’ of England despite defeat
‘I am still offering enough and I love playing in this changing room. I’m incredibly proud to be their leader.’
Morgan was quick to praise the Kiwis, adding: ‘Kane Williamson and his team outplayed us. I can’t fault anything we’ve done.
‘We’ve fought hard and represented ourselves well, but come up short. To have the ability to hit sixes from ball one like Neesham, full credit to him.’
Neesham revived New Zealand’s hopes and after he departed, Mitchell stepped up to see his side over the line.
The England captain congratulates New Zealand’s Daryl Mitchell who smashed 72 not out
A late flurry of sixes from Mitchell and Jimmy Neesham (pictured) inspired New Zealand
Following the semi-final, Morgan praised Neesham’s ability, saying: ‘To have an ability to come out and hit sixes from ball one like…
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