England’s limited-overs skipper, Eoin Morgan went on to reveal that participation of the English cricketer in the IPL 2019 was a part of a well thought out plan as it helped them to claim their maiden World Cup title. Morgan said he pushed Andrew Strauss to take the decision because he felt the pressure associated with a global event can only be matched by the cash-rich IPL.

Talkin about the same during a chat with harsh Bhogle on Cricbuzz, Morgan said, “Playing in IPL was part of Strauss’s plan. I pushed him to make that call because, in international bilateral series, it’s so difficult to replicate the pressure that’s there in Champions Trophy or the World Cup.”

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He further elaborated, “He asked me what’s different? One, you play as an overseas player so there are huge expectations. If you play in IPL, there’s different pressure and different expectation. Sometimes you can’t get away with it and you have to find a way to deal with it.”

England won their maiden World Cup title at home turf in 20189 when they defeated New Zealand on boundary count rule in a dramatic final at the iconic Lord’s. Talking about IPL further, the English skipper that the cash-rich league helps players come out of their comfort zone.

Eoin Morgan explained, “It takes you out of your comfort zone. It is completely beneficial to play in IPL. That was a big mindset shift for us. And I hope Indian cricket is alright with us because we are using it as a vehicle to try and grow players.”

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