Eoin Morgan gains weight after Richard Gleeson after incredible debut: A huge find for English cricket
Richard Gleeson had a great debut against India, winning three doubles in just 15 runs of his four passes. He eliminated the big fish in the batting formation and bowling a maiden in the 2nd T20I game.
Richard Gleeson celebrates the match against India. (Allowed: Reuters)
HIGHLIGHTS
- Richard Gleeson made his international debut at the age of 34
- Former captain Eoin Morgan is very impressed with this player
- He couldn’t use Gleeson’s spell and lost the battle
England’s World Cup-winning captain Eoin Morgan has placed his weight on debutant Richard Gleeson after his incredible debut against India on Saturday, July 9.
While speaking to Sky Sports, the former captain said that the fast pitcher’s rise comes at a time when England are experiencing problems with many of their fast pitchers facing problems. long-term injury concerns.
England are looking to ramp up their bowling attack after the likes of Jofra Archer and Chris Woakes were sidelined for a long time ahead of the T20 World Cup scheduled to be held in Australia.
“Gleeson’s debut was remarkable. I can add another name to the not long list of players who can contribute at international level,” he said.
“He came in with a reputation of being great late in the innings for his district in various forms but he came here, hit the long and fast, and eliminated Kohli, Pant and Sharma, Morgan added.
“It’s extraordinary. This is a huge find for England cricket and something they can build on towards the next World Cup and possibly the next 50+ years’ World Cup. [in India] next year,” he said of the prospect of Gleeson getting into a lengthy World Cup.
Earlier, a Gleeson happily said that he could not dream of debuting in the Three Lions shirt.
“(England) is not close to my radar. It’s just playing to the highest standard I can,” he said.
“I just want to keep playing cricket and enjoy it, play for as long as possible. Who knows? If I keep performing, anything is possible,” he said of his future prospects.
Early in the evening, Gleeson started playing professional cricket at the age of 27. He beat Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Rishabh Pant – India’s top 3 players in the second T20I match between the two teams. He was the home side’s best pitcher on the night scoring 4-1-15-3 numbers on his debut.
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