In this file photo, England's captain Eoin Morgan speaks at a press conference at Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG). — AFP/File
BIRMINGHAM: Eoin Morgan has been cleared to lead England in an upcoming Twenty20 series against Pakistan it was announced on Wednesday after he missed their One-day International clean sweep following a Covid-19 outbreak within the hosts’ camp.
England had to select an entirely new squad for the ODIs against Pakistan after several players and support tested positive for the coronavirus, with the rest of those originally selected all forced to self-isolate.
Star all-rounder Ben Stokes was rushed back from a finger injury to captain the new-look side.