Morgan’s best —winning the T20 World Cup in 2010

Eoin Morgan, the lively England skipper in limited-overs cricket and Sunrisers Hyderabad’s middle-order batsman, appeared relaxed while facing Sportstar’s quick-fire questions even though he was contemplative on a few occasions.

Published : May 19, 2016 15:37 IST

England players celebrate after winning the World T20, defeating Australia in the final in Bridgetown, Barbados, on May 16, 2010. Skipper Collingwood is holding the trophy. Eoin Morgan (sitting, extreme left) says the victory is his biggest accomplishment so far.
England players celebrate after winning the World T20, defeating Australia in the final in Bridgetown, Barbados, on May 16, 2010. Skipper Collingwood is holding the trophy. Eoin Morgan (sitting, extreme left) says the victory is his biggest accomplishment so far.
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England players celebrate after winning the World T20, defeating Australia in the final in Bridgetown, Barbados, on May 16, 2010. Skipper Collingwood is holding the trophy. Eoin Morgan (sitting, extreme left) says the victory is his biggest accomplishment so far.

Question: Someone you would go to when you are in doubt.

Answer: Close friends and family.

The team that you love playing against the most?

It is always enjoyable playing against Australia, because of the history behind the game.

And the team that you hate playing against the most?

I don’t hate playing against anyone in particular.

How do you unwind?

Playing golf.

One thing that people don’t know about you?

I don’t know what people know about me; hopefully the more the better (laughs).

Your biggest accomplishment?

Winning the T20 World Cup in 2010.

Your cricketing idol?

Brian Lara.

Your favourite movie?

The Usual Suspects.

Your favourite destination?

Barbados.

Your favourite book?

The Da Vinci Code.

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